Cry Of A Dying River...79
Rajendra Kshetri *
I am no longer the river I was once
The river that has seen time and time again
The social welfare activities of Imas of Ima Keithel
The voice of resistance against state atrocities
The act of protest against AFSPA
The cry for justice for the victimised women
The sense of solidarity among women
The river that bows her head in reverence
To the all-conquering power of Imas
Tmas' who can do no wrong.
I am no longer the river I was once
The river that has given so much to Ima Keithel
A riverine ecosystem overlooking the Keithel
A flowing water reservoir keeping the Keithel healthy wealthy
An urban setting boosting market economy
A natural environment promoting organics
Tell me Oh dear Imas! What else more could I do
I have a question/A plea to ask you though
Why don't you ever lend a voice your powerful voice
To Conserve Preserve Protect your own river from perpetual pollution???
* Poem written by Rajendra Kshetri for The Sangai Express
This poem was webcasted on June 05 2019.
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