Halifax/Toronto
Abusive / Destructive
The world recognizes abusive
situation physical, sexual, psychological, etc. This poem is directed more
towards abuse in the home.
Why are we so cruel to each other?
And why should anyone even bother?
The world, full of secret darkness so covert
And undeniable aggressions so overt
Unsettle all souls of tender worth
And destroy the rights of one from birth
The chronic evil of domestic violence
Is killing millions of voices now left in silence
Victims are many in and out of the home
With a strike of the fist and a kick to break a bone
Such repeated action is simply brutal rage
Inappropriate especially for a so-called sage
Or a so-called guardian, or even a parent
When in truth such a person is a natural servant
For such a noble role is one of responsibility
Meant to offer an atmosphere of safe tranquility
Righteous people stand for wholesome relations
For supportive and well-being situations
And giving affection to deserving children
Respecting women, mothers of those kinderen
For the greatest social force is in strong families
Failing this, we are left with calamities
We must condemn the act of an abusive human
Because it is the epitome of a shameful scam
Let us provide real love in its proper direction
Where there is flaw, take immediate correction
Where there are words of reason, let us listen
Where there is sweat, may it then glisten
In the glory of duty and a second chance
For we must take a fresh moral stance
Where there is muscle be it a shield
For fixing hearts needing to be healed
Let us replace cruelty with solemnity
Anger and neglect, with patience and reflect
On commitment with a capital C
And make our dependants our priority
We must bother with social change
Until unwanted violence does unhinge
And when our tolerance level reaches zero
We can then declare society a crowned hero
Our aim is to please Krishna
Good behaviour will do it
- Composed by Bhaktimarga Swami, The Walking Monk©
May the Source be with you!
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