My Wish

Magnificent mountains with trees so tall
emerald meadows, meandering streams
such a divine beauty to enthral.
Kashmir is beautiful only in my dreams,
my return to valley unlikely it seems.

I wish in my homeland, peace prevails
there death still dances with ugly eyes 
over two decades gone by, my heart wails.
I have saved childhood memories as prize,
someday valley will have peaceful sunrise.


July 11, 2016.
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In the year 1990, I was forced to abandon my home in Kashmir due to the turmoil caused by the separatists. Since then, I haven't been able to go back and I wish and pray for peace and maybe someday I could visit my homeland.
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Haight Avatar
July 17, 2016 at 10:59 AM
A lovely well-written poem, but so heartfelt and sad, that I missed reading before, Meenakshi. I hope and pray your wish comes true sooner than later...such a long time this separation is for you. Congratulations on your podium win in the contest. 7 Hugs, Sandra
Smith Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 8:29 AM
I wish for your wish. Congratulations Meenakshi on your high placement in the contest...
U.D Palawon  Avatar
July 15, 2016 at 11:25 PM
I fervently wish that it be so for you..there's nothing more awful than being forced to leave your motherland! Congrats Meenakshi, :)
Day Avatar
July 15, 2016 at 10:43 PM
Congrats on your 2nd place win in the Make a Wish contest - You shared a very special wish! - Jesse
Y. Avatar
July 15, 2016 at 9:52 PM
Hi Meenakshi, You have penned a moving and heartfelt piece. I pray that peace will come soon. Congrats on your 2nd place win.It was well deserved:-) Alexis
Medders Tobechi Avatar
July 15, 2016 at 8:49 PM
Peace to you Meenakshi. Lovely wish. Congratulations....
Merryman Avatar
July 15, 2016 at 8:45 PM
So much heartfelt emotion in this beautiful write! Congrats on your 2nd place win, Meenakshi! Thank you for supporting my contest.
Chansarkar Avatar
July 12, 2016 at 3:21 PM
This one is so genuine and long waited for,loved your wish and hope it come true!
Shanmugam Avatar
July 12, 2016 at 6:01 AM
I pray for kashmir..nice thought meenakshi:)
Allison Avatar
July 11, 2016 at 10:32 PM
I hope and pray your dream comes true Meenakshi - a wonderful take on the contest theme:-) hugs Jan xx
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