Martyred Souls

In Memory Of Lal Qalandar Shrine Blast.

The martyred lay, 
waiting to be buried 
only to find, 
fragments of their body 
down by the drain. 

88 lives blown apart 
By a single blast. 
88 homes, 
Alive yet dead 

Oh, mankind! 
How many more 
will we have to endure? 
Before the world 
finds the true meaning 
Of peace....

Author's Note

This was written in memory of the lives lost in the recent bomb blast in the famous Lal Qalandar Shrine, Sehwan, Hyderabad.
I didn't write it as a writer so, I don't expect this to be correct in terms of structure.
Just sharing how I feel about the whole situation which is actually gruesome.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

So many people being murdered. I don't understand. New world had gone mad. Killing innocence for the sake of reason and belief. I pray for better days. In my lifetime. I had to take care of people killed by hate. Brake your heart when you see children murdered. Thank you my friend for sharing the powerful words and thoughts.
Coyote

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Def pains me too...
Thank you so much for your empathetic review here, John. Appreciated as always.

[Coyote Poetry]

I pray for better days and you are welcome my friend.

[Sir Drift & Mr. Pulse]

Peace is such a hollow word.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

True. Wonder when we'd really find it..

[Mary]

Hate has infested the hearts and minds of so many, and the innocent suffer as the haters dance. These victims need to be remembered and honored, and it is the poets, musicians and artists who will rise to the occasion. So much hate in this world- but I will continue to believe that it is not the will of most people.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

It indeed is not the will of most but the few who spread it, it's like they're overpowering the good ones..
I appreciate and totally agree with your thoughtful review, Mary! Thank you 😊

[Courtney M Watson]

I get such a shocking, fiery feeling while reading this. Such a great emotional impact. Kudos.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I think mere words can never truly describe the full impact of these things.
Thank you for appreciating.

[Jibey]

It's almost unbearable to follow the news and to find one such event after another, somewhere in the world...

It's hard to see a way forward...

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I agree. And when these things happen, it's hard to make yourself believe that anything will be put right..
Thank you for adding your thoughts, Jibs!

[richieb]

YumnaKay,
Your words speak of the total irrational waste of life. So many broken lives and hearts. We must never forget or turn our backs on these human tragedies. Thank you for your brave words.
Blessings,
Richie b.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Yes, indeed. And they will never be forgotten.

Thank you for adding your thoughts here, Richieb.

Blessings your way too.

[Tony Jordan]

'88 homes alive yet dead...'
You painted the folly of such acts in real human terms in a dignified non-sensationalist way Yumna.
They are indeed martyrs for their faith.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I was too much taken by the attack to think what I wrote at the time. Mere words can not describe the loss of these unnamed. And their families too who suffer greater.
Thank you for adding in your thoughts, Tony.

[Tony Jordan]

That you did it without planning then - straight from the heart, speaks volumes about your humanity then.
Welcome my friend
:)

[An owl on the moon]

My eyes fill with tears through your words, your soul's longing for peace. These lives, these precious ones, lost in this horror. It grieves me that life is filled with so much pain inflicted at the hand of humanity. Yes, please, may we find the path to peace. And soon, before all is lost.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I pray for that moment to come soon. Thank you for adding in your thoughts here.

[Tazeen Ahmed]

Wars and blasts are becoming common these days.
This is merely the result of depleting humanity.
Good to know that you're a dentist!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Indeed. Thank you for sharing your thoughts here as well.
Being a dentist kind of makes life purposeful 😊

[Tazeen Ahmed]

Maybe yesterday, I heard about the sufi shrine blast.it was sad to see innocent people and children sacrificed there.though I am not related to Sufism.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Yes, the main loss is those of the countless people who lose their lives. It matters not whether one is related to sufism or not.

[Tazeen Ahmed]

I totally agree! That's so sad :'(

[Manu]

I can feel your emotions, YumnaKay. I can really feel this write. I too wonder how long innocent people have to face these terrorist attacks and blasts. I read about this news recently and felt really bad for the people who died and for their family and relatives.
I agree that the world needs to find the true meaning of peace and harmony.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I think we've a long way to go till that time comes.

Thank you, Gorthi, for feeling the emotions here though they are poorly expressed as compared to the actual pain.