Conflict and Strife in Homeland

Dr Ranbir Laishram

Conflict and Strife among ethnic groups
Also warfare in our homeland
Often consume our neighbours, brothers
and sisters.
It has been a part of our life of late.
Despite conflicts and cost of living crisis,
There is "Inassailable hope"
To bring an end to violence

However, Freedom comes at a high price.
Where the distribution of wealth as ever
seems so unfair;
Where some members of the society make
crores everyday;
And thousands grow poorer for every new
Crorepati;
The lust for power seems to be thriving of
late;
Whilst each day thousands suffer from
Hunger, fear and depession.

In refugee camps, displaced people are
forced to reside,
In a shelter ravaged by conflict.
The biggest question of life today is -
Why is our homeland the way it is ?
Why the greed of man is always in season ?
Why some have claimed the earth as their
own and usurped power from the rest of
us?
When thousands are homeless and have to
sleep rough.

In a world where empathy and compassion
are rare.
It's time to remind ourselves :
This lovely homeland belongs to all of us.
A reality,we all must accept for peaceful
co-existence.
Unfortunately, we often forget to learn from
the lessons history of ethnic warfare in the
past has taught us.
History tells us - Peace doesn't come from
the barrels of the gun.
It comes only from love and compassion
and co-operation among members of
different ethnic groups.