Unequal in Death

Ranjan Mathews on Feb 19, 2010

Death is NOT a great leveller at all. In Death we see the same prejudice and discrimination The Living face.

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When a great Politician dies

The Nation mourns and cries,

But, when hundred soldiers perish

Only a grim salute without anguish?

Poor beggars when death embrace

Forever they remain Society’s disgrace,

When terrorists raze urban terrain

People swear and curse in pain,

Then, when a suicide bomber blows up?

Even vultures refuse the bloody ketchup!

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Hepsi.M on Feb 19, 2010
“Poor beggars when death embrace
Forever they remain Society’s disgrace”

I loved this one. We have to be non-judgemental and consider death as a feeling of loss to us regardless of the being.
Rhondalyn Teel on Feb 19, 2010
We are all different, in life and in death. This poem points out…the stark reality. I mourn the soldiers, fathers and mothers, sons and daughters. Thank You for writing this.
fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa on Feb 20, 2010
Deep article, and yet I understand completely where you are coming from. Thanx
RS Wing on Feb 20, 2010
Intense imagery. Great flow and fine work. Thumbs up!
qasimdharamsy on Feb 20, 2010
Nice piece…
willie wondka on Feb 20, 2010
great piece

Hi there!