SILENCE  OF  A  RIVER

 

 

Where is the stretched sand fields ?

That once were the boundaries on both sides,

Where locals  enjoyed the sunset.

Where is the green and the crystal  water ?

That was the elixir  for thousands !

 

Where is the fisher men ?

Which once made the river busy and lively.

Where is the barges  and heavily loaded boats ?

That sailed day and night !

 

Where are the tea-shops ?

That once were the centre of exchanges.

Where are the tasty fishes ?

Those were healthy and wealthy for many!

 

Where are the ferry boats ?

Which were the only way to cross the river .

Where are the beautiful scenery ?

Which made the poets'  pen move !

 

Why are you silent ?

Who made the deep wounds on your hearts ?

Who made your lap  muddy sluggish ?

Who dubbed the waste  on your face ? 

 

Tell me , why are you exploited over and over ?

Where is the beauty that millions enjoyed over years. ?

Still you are silent ! as though in deep meditation !

Where has gone the smile that once shone on your face ?

 

Now you seem so sad , what happened to you ? 

Speak some thing ,just a smile - please !

You are still silent , unable to utter a word ,

Just look around, without feeling, without passion !

I know you understand every thing; can recognise us,

But staring with fear and without hope ,

Oh ! you are breathing your last ....!

Still silent ! .....silence .....silence..... .

 

Sayed P Thangal