Terrace Of Violence Poem by Ahmad Shiddiqi
Terrace Of Violence
(dedicated to Mr.Gustavo Dudamel, a great conductor)
people
animals
buildings
wrenched
a scene of death
violence and brutality
suffering and helplessness
the lifelessness war affords
a light bulb blazes
the image of a flame
a horse falling in agony
the shape of a human skull
a frightened female
a dove stands on a shelf
fire from above and below
soldier grasps a shattered sword
a continuous struggle
the bull and the horse
military caste which has sunk
an ocean of death and misery
to express protest
the pain and the chaos
the destructive power of civil war
black, and white somber moods
the most ancient town of the Basques
the center of their cultural tradition
the refuges of civilian population
the destruction symbol of war
a small village
underwent an attack
was completely destroyed
and killed many innocent lives
the light sun
the massacre
the broken sword
the defeat of the people
an anti-war symbol
a perpetual reminder
an embodiment of peace
the suffering upon innocent civilians
the essential unity
the integrity of soil
the independence
the right of destiny
no more wars
no more tears
no more tricks
no more victims
can we deny the pursuing of desires?
can we stop the killing game?
can't we have cheerful days?
can't we quit playing God?
(inspired by Pablo Picasso's Guernica)
War is a painful thing to face, resulting many predicaments.. War itself is a predicament.. Well penned..
I admire Picasso’s Guernica and you have captured and portrayed much of what he tired to say with pictures. I could tell that you were describing his work (bull and horse) even before I read the bottom note. We need these reminders of war and its atrocities. Unfortunately in answer to your questions, we can only say, “We can and will try.” We need to keep asking these questions. Very will composed.. The word “wrenched” in the first stanza is very effective.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/19/2024 5:29:18 PM # 1.0.0.1119
Powerful poem eloquently written Ahmad! United together i know you will win over this evil an terror an see no more violence an warring an peace and prosperity will prevail.. Best regards! *10plus*! Friend Thad