Once I was a heaven on earth

Today, I am ‘a living hell’

Cries of orphaned children

echos in beautiful valleys.

Snow covered mountains

are now home for terrorists.

Tranquility of lakes are

disturbed by constant bombings.

Pure springs are

filled with innocent blood.

Humble smiles are

replaced by frightful expressions.

Freedom to live is a fantasy.

Socio-economic growth is an unfulfilled dream.

Job opportunities are out of reach.

Political stability is impossible to achieve.

I know I am No man’s land.

I wonder why, India-pak fight for me?

I ask them when I’ll be free?

Tell me who’ll stop the war?

Answer me, before I turn into

‘A FORBIDDEN LAND’