When I see the light and heat
spread each morning,
I wonder if it means
that it’s enlightenment and warmth,
of soul and heart,
that ignites the renewal of life
with all its promises and prowess.
But, then, I cringe to think
if we have the courage
to imbibe and share
the light and warmth
for peace within
and peace without?
Ah, we’ve been deep into
our wars of attrition
against each other,
against Nature,
against ourselves!
Will we ever end
the long night of
pretexts
and procrastination?
Ali Imran is a Washington-based journalist, who has worked for leading world news organizations as correspondent, expert and in editorial positions. He is a published author and poet.
