An Atheist And The Amusement Train Poem by Akhtar Jawad
An Atheist And The Amusement Train
My trip to amusement park started
with a journey by train
running on a circular path on the rails.
I noticed so many who were talking about destination
a place of their choice.
They were so much obstinate about the destination
that everyone thought the place chosen by him is the best.
Smelling a clash I started moving towards the driver
I asked him that where the destination of the train is.
He replied the train is running on the rails,
I am here to switch on and switch off only.
Those discussing a destination are fools
who believe in nonsense things.
If they are allowed to run the train
they will make an attempt to turn it
towards their wished destination
and consequently the train will be derailed.
It's a journey in that there is no destination
It runs on the rails
just rotates
and comes back on the starting point.
I have been appointed as its driver
as I know it.
I am an atheist.
It's a journey in that there is no destination
It runs on the rails
just rotates
and comes back on the starting point.
I have been appointed as its driver
as I know it.
I am an atheist.
When you start your life's journey, it is important to pick the right train and driver otherwise you will end up nowhere. Thank you sir.
I asked him that where the destination of the train is..........i don't see the 'need' for that in this line. i enjoyed the poem, but i don't understand the significance [if there is any] of using an atheist as the driver. ? ? ? bri :) to MyPoemList..............even though i don't understand about the driver!
Life is like an amusement train running on nature's railways, their should be an ethics and discipline in our lives, but we should not be obstinate in imposing our ethics and discipline on others.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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5/8/2024 7:23:27 AM # 1.0.0.1119
It's a journey in that there is no destination/It runs on the rails/just rotates/and comes back on the starting point……pragmatic expression! It’s a beautiful poem. Loved reading it!