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Why Kill - Inspired By Jallianwala Bagh Poem By Tom Cunningham

I don't understand why people kill That too without feeling bad about it Why are wars needed? How does it matter if area of a country is small? Why expand? What purpose does it serve? Common man merely wants to earn and eat He seeks his happiness. When an army person shoots many dead Doesn't he feel for their families Only breadwinner dead, child orphaned, a widow. Does government bother? What will a country gain by attaching another? No purpose is served! All money amassed only gives more tension In the end we all are going to die leaving behind every penny earned. Why not live happily instead of trying to prove we are the best For every bad we do, punishment is ordained We get back what we give Fear the law of nature, don't sin How can a tear not move anyone? How can anyone be bad? It is beyond my understanding. If I hurt someone with my words, I feel bad I have never beat my son. I can't But many murder, torture mercilessly Doesn't their conscience prick? Do they live with peace of mind after that? Why?Why should anybody do anything bad when it can be easily avoided What are they trying to prove? A momentary act, lifelong regret, results of karma's make our life only miserable Is it worth it? To be criticized life long To go down the annals of history as a murderer. Or to be remembered for your goodness Choice is ours. Bit of self-control helps prevent a sin. °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° Note : This poem poured out from within after I read Jallianwala Bagh poem written by Tom Cunningham. That poem brought tears in my eyes and then I wrote this.

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Beryl Edmonds

Date: 6/27/2021 10:14:00 AM

A fantastic write Rama, I agree with your take on the subject, why kill? it’s incomprehensible… Belle

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/23/2021 1:28:00 AM

A great analysing poem, Rama, if only men were so simple...

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 6/22/2021 3:43:00 PM

It does indeed my friend Self control shows maturity, we all need to exercise it more often these days. I love your tender heart who knows how to express, much love :)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/22/2021 12:08:00 PM

Greed and revenge are powerful motives in a person of ill morals - they know what they are doing as they want to punish others. The world is becoming a sick place to live in Rama, but it is the only planet we know, so where to from here. An excellent write, intense emotion and passion. A handful of clever people are going on a one way ticket to Mars - brave souls! They are going to commence colonisation there. Your kind heart shines through every word Rama., Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 6/22/2021 11:38:00 AM

It's so great that there are people like you in the world, people who can't see a reason for killing, or harming another. There are many others, and perhaps one day, it will equal change. Excellent writing! Evelyn

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/22/2021 9:25:00 AM

A poem that was meant to be written, flowing from you. It shows your caring soul. There are people who act without a conscience and do the most atrocious things. Thank you for being you :)

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/22/2021 10:49:00 AM

Thanks. An emotional outpouring.

Paul Callus

Date: 6/22/2021 7:35:00 AM

I can tell how emotionally motivated you were when writing this poem, Rama. This world needs many more people like you. I would say that the loss of basic values negatively effects our ways of living. ~ Regards // paul

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/22/2021 10:50:00 AM

They should make morality a compulsory subject in school. Thanks for the compliment.

Supraja Kannan

Date: 6/22/2021 6:12:00 AM

This is so deep with so many thought provoking questions. As Demetrios said, ignorance is the only answer. Everyone is gonna die one day and even the world may vanish, who knows? But these merciless acts are never ending... Though deep this is so powerful. Thanks for sharing...

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/22/2021 6:25:00 AM

Thanks for the compliment.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/22/2021 5:13:00 AM

My dearest, Rama, you ask so many right questions, alas no one can provide all answers as to why all these things take place. Tom has mentioned some and I could provide as many more, however, I will stick only to one: Ignorance! May God bless, your kind soul, that inspired you to write this magnificent treaty! Blessings

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/22/2021 6:24:00 AM

You nailed it in one word with your wisdom. Ignorance. They should teach scriptures and morals to kids since birth, even in school. Thanks for your wonderful comments.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/22/2021 4:39:00 AM

Sadly Rama, greed and power drives many and they will use whatever means to achieve it. They have no conscience to be able to do those things. And those people who try and justify their evil deeds in the name of religion, no God would condone their actions. Everyone should treat each other with respect, regardless of their colour or beliefs. Well written Rama. Tom

Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 6/22/2021 4:54:00 AM

Do those people live with peace of mind. Do they sleep peacefully. Doesn't their deed haunt them. I find it hard to understand for everytime I do even a small bad thing, my conscience prick and I am not happy. Maybe they don't listen to the conscience. Maybe as you said they have no conscience. Thanks for the well written. This poured out from within after I commented on your poem. I simply submitted it. You are a great poet.