Sporadic selfishness of Roses and Lilies

Sporadic selfishness of Roses and Lilies

A Poem by Faridoon Shahryar

My eyes are hungry to

Capture beautiful landscapes 

Maybe to wipe out 

The worrisome horrors

That were inadvertently 

Peddled non stop 

By the misplaced ideology 

And the intolerant liberals

Parched breath

That was sapped

Of all moisture,

Aided by the glorious 

Perfume of life 

Is once again 

Lusting for 

The roses and lilies 

That were always there 

But maybe I was 

More keen on 

The incorrigible stench,

The blame lies with me

And I accept my fault. 

Call it an escape 

Or a form of weakness

But I am clinging on 

To a ray of respite.

I am open to fighting 

Selflessly...Again!

But let me also enjoy 

My share of sporadic selfishness. 

Ironical, but true....

It is ironical when several Muslims in India complain that the majority community is increasingly becoming less secular. The fact remains that most of these complainants can't think beyond their own 'community'. The question you need to ask is that why should only Hindus be secular? Why can't you look beyond your very myopic world view and be consciously more inclusive, more respectful of customs of other communities? The right wing is dominating the narrative in India. The fact is that their economic, cultural and educational policies are in tatters and hurting aam aadmi big time. They are taking advantage of divisions in the society to further their illiterate goals. Instead of looking at your fellow countrymen with suspicion, join hands and genuinely make efforts at nation building and make the divisive forces irrelevant and obsolete. It may seem like a bit filmy but definitely holds true...Don't ask what the Nation has done for you, ask yourself what have You done for the Nation !!