The poem reminisces the last seconds of a martyr life-could be Christian, Islamic, Judaist, Hindu, Buddhist, name it. The immediate pain, suffering or apparent loss is transient and rewarding. For a martyr, his/her death does not stop what has happened, what is happening, or what is to come. This poem was inspired by the poet’s romance with martyrology. In the bid to see the mind of martyrs (some of whom are regarded as suicide bombers in modern parlance), the poet comes to understanding that the essence of martyrdom is the defiance of death couched in the belief and hope that there is something or someone bigger than themselves whose ends must be served. The hope of martyrs lies not in the earthly reward but the eternal, other-worldly reward- and also the contentment that others will also follow his footsteps.

This poem is about kashmir. kashmir is known as “heaven on earth” and still terroerism prevails here.

This poem is about the simple person who turned jehadi.

This poem is about human bombs. people who voluteer their own life to take others life.

A discussion that unravels a story as it progresses.

Bobbie comes on line.

Christy and recovery…

Christy Thanks Robert.

Don shows his concerns and feelings.

Bobbie and Christy work together.