26 November

It was 26th November, my son's birthday
we were celebrating in a restaurant as usual
suddenly the news flashed on the screens
And we sensed something unusual.

Mumbai had been attached by terrorists
who had entered from the sea route
at various places in the city, did they carry out the deadly shoot.

Since then not a single day has gone by
When we haven't felt the pain
By taking so many innocent lives
what did those people gain?

I condemn the mindless killing
It was a cowardly act
Our uniformed officers were martyred
and their families have to live each day with the fact.

We talk about universal brotherhood
and that the world has become a small place
then why can't we live and let live with peace,  dignity and grace.

So I urge to the new generation
to be courageous and change their fate
And have no place in their hearts
For envy malice or hate.