We fell asleep in one world, and woke up in another.
Suddenly Disney is out of magic,
Paris is no longer romantic,
New York doesn’t stand up anymore,
The Chinese wall is no longer a fortress, and Mecca is empty.
Hugs & kisses suddenly become weapons, and not visiting parents & friends becomes an act of love.
Suddenly you realize that power, beauty & money are worthless, and can't get you the oxygen you're fighting for.
The world continues its life and it is beautiful. It only puts humans in cages. I think it's sending us a message:
“You are not necessary. The air, earth, water and sky without you are fine. When you come back, remember that you are my guests. Not my masters.”
...Haroon Rashid
I was struck silent by this poem when I came across it. Let's continue to find our way back to what really matters.
This poem has been making the rounds in the media for some time now. I just wish everyone would give it a thought as to why we are in this predicament now.
I think these are thoughts that are old but not out of date. The words - from a time more than 1000 years ago - in this beautiful poem are an example of this. I wish politicians would think further than just their own advantage at the moment and beyond the next election.
But of course the responsibility lies with all of us - how we act on a daily basis and what people we elect for a government.
Ian
But of course the responsibility lies with all of us - how we act on a daily basis and what people we elect for a government.