Live in a world of strife and still think of it as one family!

How can we adopt to this mysterious principle 

Of oneness of universe!

So widely spoken by all leaders in religion

As well as in politics and economics.

Spoken on all social levels

But never believed to be followed. 

Really what were our ancients thinking!

Live in a world of strife and still think of it as one family!

So I ponder on it and this is what I stumble upon!

We all expect fights to happen in family 

And we expect all to make it up 

Simply because it is a family. 

Like a river, identity of family is of a continuous change

And so are worldly relationships.

So when you think of world wars 

And peace treaties among our leaders

Think of a fight broken among family members

Of greater hierarchy!

Few crack members of family insinuate fight

And the world goes topsy-turvy! 

Sooner or later they come to their senses

And talk about peace and 

Will go on living as leaders of world peace!

But not before millions are made

Homeless, orphaned or 

Or buried in nameless graves!

Savita Tyagi

1. 3. 2018