CONQUEST!
A birds resting nest may be small,
But that is of no consequence at all!
Since the sky above its head is vast and
wide,
Where it can spread its wings and fly, -
Across the vast expanse of the ethereal
blue sky!
Here on ground where we all jostle for
living space,
Man’s hunger and greed does not abate!
The great Alexander, Napoleon and Hitler, -
All tried to conquer and shackle this earth!
But they all failed to conquer man’s mind
and heart!
I recall Chekhov’s short story once more; -
After having covered the furthest corners
of the land,
Galloping at top speed to make his conquest
complete,
The man totally exhausted falls on the ground;
Collapses, and dies without a sound!
Only six feet of ground was sufficient for his
grave,
And so it has been for the bravest of our braves!
Now I recall the great Buddha under the banyan
tree,
And the Messiah who entered Jerusalem mounted
on a donkey!
With shouts of ‘ Hosanna’, and palms spread across
His feet!
Were true Conquerors, who shall forever remain
beyond defeat!
- Raj Nandy
07 Jul 09
New Delhi
RAJ NANDY
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