Miscellany #17 War and Peace, Poems by Pash (पाश) & EDGELL RICKWORD
You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us. And the world will live as one - John Lennon
But in our hearts, a longing for release,
A world where all may dwell in lasting peace.
युद्ध और शांति , पाश
The poem "युद्ध और शांति" (War and Peace) by Pash (पाश) delves into the poet's reflection on the complexities of war and peace.
युद्ध हमारे सिरों पर आकाश की तरह छाया रहा
हम धरती पर खोदे गढ़ों को मोर्चों में बदलने से झिझकते रहे
डर कभी हमारे हाथों पर बेगार बन उग आया
डर कभी हमारे सिरों पर पगड़ी बन सज गया
डर कभी हमारे मनों में सौंदर्य बनकर महका
डर कभी आत्मा में सज्जनता बन गया
कभी होंठों पर चुगली बनकर बुड़बड़ाया
ऐ ज़िंदगी, हम जिन्होंने युद्ध नहीं किया
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War and Peace, EDGELL RICKWORD
The poem "War and Peace" by Edgell Rickword explores the contrast between the experiences of soldiers during wartime and their transition to civilian life
In sodden trenches I have heard men speak,
Though numb and wretched, wise and witty things;
And loved them for the stubbornness that clings
Longest to laughter when Death's pulleys creak;
And seeing cool nurses move on tireless feet
To do abominable things with grace,
Deemed them sweet sisters in that haunted place
Where, with child's voices, strong men howl or bleat.
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