Li'l One

When tears run down her cheeks
She needs a soft hand to wipe it off
A lap to lay down her worries
A smile soaked in love to lift her spirits

Her little shoulders are weary
Carrying the burden of life
Her little hands are scarred
Together with her mind.

Her dreams are shattered
Her soul is burning
She seeks someone, in vain
Who would hush her cries.

Save her soul O’ God,
Give her a childhood
Let her little feet dance in joy
Let her innocent smile light up the world
© Achu

TEARS OF BLOOD
Daddy,
Why is there blood on the streets
What are those scary sounds outside
Who are those strangers in funny dress
Who took mama away

Daddy,
There is smoke outside
And I can’t find my friends
Please take me in your arms
I am feeling so scared.

Daddy,
Please open your eyes
Tell me who they are
Don’t just lie there
As if you don’t care.

Hey soldier,
Listen to her innocent cry
She doesn’t even know what she’s lost
The least you could do to help her
Was to spare a bullet for her too

Hey soldier,
Tell me who you are killing for
Is it to satisfy the thirst of backdoor schemers
Or to satiate the power hungry vultures
You are just a puppet with strings attached

War O’ world, war
Let your children be orphans
Let the humans perish
Let your conscience bleed in anguish
© Achu

The mind is a cemetery. Dreams are buried deep under. Hopes have been burnt to ashes. And I’m afraid what remains also have to die one day an unfulfilled death.
© Achu