One is right, the other is also right
Both have justification that appeal to mind
They differ with each other, wonder why
Each thinks only he is right
Not taking a stand, is it worth the while
May be against everyone, but fence sitting is futile
Why everything is perceived either black or white
And a wrong becomes right, by mere change of side
Light is not just dark or bright
Many colors in it , yet its essence is white
As are many people, so are insights
A picture appeals differently, but similar are the eyes
How long like a statute one shall merely watch
And let everything on the pretext of public good pass
Will your blood not boil in the face of blatant wrong
What more will it take to break one's silence and talk
We must raise our voice and never be found on the wrong side
Also we should play our each move with conviction, and not be blind
Slogans,promises and rhetoric may make or break a side
But if we side only with righteousness, we are always on the right side!
Just some editing first, as a prof i had to do a lot: The edited poem is here please feel free to replace all or part:
ReplyDeleteOne is right the other also is also right
Both have justifications that appeal to mind
they differ with each other, wonder why
Each thinks only he is right
Nary a stand, is it worth the while
may be against everyone, but fence sitting is futile
why is everything perceived black or white
a wrong becomes right by mere change of side
Light is neither dark or bright
many colors, its essence is white
As are many people, so are insights
A picture appeals differently but similar are the eyes
How long like a statute shall one merely watch
let everything in the name of public good pass
Will your blood boil in the face of blatant wrong
What will it take to break one's silence and talk
We must raise our voice and never be found with the wrong side
Also we should play our each move with conviction and not be blind
Slogans,promises and rhetoric may make or break a side
if we side only with righteousness we are always with the light
oops also got repeated by mistake in line 1
ReplyDeleteLovely thoughts Khurana. Keep up the good work.
Dear Ashok ji, Thank you very much indeed.I have made most of the corrections, so kindly suggested by you, by devoting a lot of your valuable time.I am deeply obliged
ReplyDeleteand will continue to seek your valuable guidance and help from time to time.
Thanking you once again.
With Kind Regards
Vinod
Perfect Vinod. Delighted to be of a small help. i cannot write a poem but I can edit some because of much reading, writing and editing that became a part of my life after IIT. Look forward to another new poem from you.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Ashok ji.I am fortunate to have you as my mentor and guide.I admit that without your persistent encouragement and guidance,I would not have been able to take even one step.Thanking you once again.
ReplyDeleteVinod
Nice poem. Reflects well on our current political scenario. Good to note that Ashok has become your mentor & editor. Perhaps he can become your publisher too in times to come.
ReplyDeleteDear Ram, Thank you very much. You are right . Ashok ji is my mentor and guide. I am learning a lot from him. Like you, he has encouraged me a lot and keeps on promoting me. I remain deeply obliged to both of you.Thanking you once again.
ReplyDeleteWith warm Regards
Vinod