[From the Author of “Poems by Kolki – Absolutely Humane”, a recipe for better world]
Apology
(Dedicated to International Day of Non-Violence –, Deepak Sarkar, www.kolki.com)
[I wonder where Jesus Loving Americans and Europeans are as worshipers of
Violent God destroy old world for chaotic new world order! Kolki]
I apologized, sometimes in silence often aloud,
Every time an animal was abused or slaughtered
A fellow human was tortured or murdered
Military invaded foreign lands as destructive power
Family homes demolished by missiles and bulldozers!
I apologized, before mowing lawns and trimming shrubs
Being unable to help a pet scared looking for owner
Unconsciously acting rude or unwelcoming to others
Seeing people in need suffer cold Northern winter!
Whenever I forgot, thorns poked me as reminder!
I apologized for my indifference during daily chores–
Whenever elected officials appeared lying under oath
Leaders justified missiles and troops bypassing votes
Loggers got new license to cut more old growth
Free trades forced citizens out of dear cozy homes!
I apologized –
When allied power used sanctions for military might
A patient suffered uninsured in silence all night
A child couldn’t attend school in ghettos out of sight
Dinner has been served but many starving nothing to bite
Governments get hijacked by media, intelligence, and elites!
If one needs reasons to apologize –
There are millions to maintain status quo of our way of life!
Author: Deepak Sarkar, 844 Royal Oak Ave, Victoria, BC V8X 3T2, Canada; Tel/Fax:
250-412-2897; E-mail: Kolki@kolki.com; Poetry & Peace Web site: www.kolki.com,
(written June 27, 2006)