Dear earthlings,
I woke up in a shocked state
To find blood in my room
And how the thunderous noise outside
Made the morning gloom
I peeped outside and oh!
Was anything on fire?
Bright red flames danced all over
Never did they tire
Thick clouds engulfed the sky
With a complete blackness
Which my vision failed to pierce
Leaving me totally helpless
Then the answer dawned --- this was
One of those vicious wars
That you all fight for no cause
And leave each other in torns
As most of you voice against violence
I know I can hope within
You will give peace a chance
For a better world to live in
-----Love from Mother Earth
[This poem won me the first prize in a creative writing competition organised by the All-India Anglo Association in St James' School, Kolkata in 2003]
