The moon and the Mars
just a walk away
Men are picnicking there
sending exciting, tempting pictures
We may soon be there
Sauntering on the Malls…
The earth is groaning—
We are a great civilization.
Our satellites and internet
cobble the world into one
Our mobiles take us to every set
WhatsApp unites, distances shun
The entire globe in your pocket
World’s knowledge in your socket…
Heartless, soulless man becomes a robot—
We are a great civilization.
Our economic progress unbound
GDP has crossed every bound
Luxurious living, starry hotels abound
Flashy cars, glitzy planes, choices surround
Fashion parades, peppy parties
Chefs innovate exotic savouries...
Poor man begging ‘roti’, cursing the rich—
We are a great civilization.
Dancing missiles, dainty drones, mighty high
killing men indiscriminately, limbs fly
Big bombs proudly announce blasting millions
Warships, submarines celebrating their missions
The stupendous progress on display Yama’s art perfected, laid on the tray…
Man in the street wearing robes of fear—
We are a great civilization.
