Hillol Ray

PAIN OF MY PEN

A sharpened sword ignites the animal instinct in human,
But the tip of a pen energizes the mind –
And this is evidenced well in history,
Where too many examples we can always find!
The strength of sword may bring physical victory,
But the silent pen triggers the mental pain –
Thus, the brutal sword in modern history became obsolete,
But the effects of ink are still not in vain!

Truth on the tip of tongue may be suppressed
By bribes or shrewd forces of twisted laws –
But the etching from the pen on paper
Has kept the history under its glorious claws!
The sufferings from the inhumane deeds
Are the silent witness of mankind now –
While the pens of the “Think-Tanks” try to come forward
And swiftly show us how!

Restrictive minds of modern civilization
Created the reign of artificial brain –
And reflected on the lack of respect for human rights
As an effluent to go down the drain!
Appeals to the public through emotions may be the conduit now
To maintain the flow of ink in pen –
While the addiction to truth may enrich our minds,
And guide us with the spiritual gain!

Greed, corruption, and lust for power create the havoc
To destroy the simplicity of life –
But addiction to writing through the rolling pen
Enables the thoughts to dance with the fife!
Hardship of becoming the society’s victim today
Is extremely hard to ignore –
No matter, how the pen might try to express,
Or swim to reach the perilous shore!

The principles of goodness and fairness
May be the miracles of the past, as told in the fable –
That we may strive to bring back now
With human rights, when we discuss on the table!
So, let me pave the way today to destroy
The concept of artificiality, and revitalize the old fashioned deal –
And allow the pain of my pen to sail away,
And land on the dock gently with a soothing balm to heal!!!