Kailashana

Oct 09, 2009 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

the way it is October 8, 2009 ~ October 9th

We might have snow, or at least slush next week
according to the weather intelligentsia,
it is already tomorrow in Australia,
a tsunami passed by friends and strangers
in Hawaii yesterday
and today
almost 16000 children have already died
from hunger or hunger-related sickness,
the walls are still 30 feet high through what
is Palestine, the land of bulldozed olive trees
where hope is a flower growing in the squalor.
Last week,
the UN unanimously adopted resolution No. 1888 to
"End sexual violence against women and
children in conflict situations."

It is raining and the sun has gone down;
somewhere,
someone will tell me it's all God's will.

October 9th

How slowly the light of awareness
dawns
until Christed memory
reawakens!

Buddha smiles in recognition.

The days of October fall short,
only the symphony of colour
will leave bare trees.

We all feed from the same roots.

— Kailashana, Oct 09, 2009

Critiques

Geezer

16 years 8 months ago

The Way It Is...

It reminded me so much of that famous newscaster; Brinkley, as I suppose that it was meant to. I loved that man's voice and demeanor. He always looked and sounded as though he was reporting for God. Like this was the job that the Lord had given him, and he was going to do the best job that he could. I have never read or heard anything that says that he was a poet, but I bet that if he ever wrote poetry, that it would read as you have written. And that is the way that it is! Thank you, for this great write! ~ Gee

Kailashana

16 years 8 months ago

Thank you for reading and

Thank you for reading and your words Gee. It is amazing that since time immemorial there's always those who *hear* God, and so (mis)interpret but can never speak for God. At best, all we can mere humans can do is report the truth. Hopefully unbiased and accurately. hug, ~Anna

lyz

16 years 8 months ago

Hi

You go girl. I must admit, my brother in law is in the raaf and he sometimes talks of the things you mentioned, he was supposed to go over and help with the latest clean up but he has been sent somewhere else, but when he comes home he is always changed in a way. I am aware but when I see his face or hear things, I wish I could turn off. I have a weird sense about me, I dont just say I care, I really do and I worry, I cry, I dream and my husband can only say, dont let it get to you. Enough of that and back to your write. I think you have done a brilliant write and I thank you. Love to you and yours. Love Lyz. XX

Seren

16 years 8 months ago

Dearest Anna

I just bow my head to your poem Anna thats all I can do I am sorry I just dont have the words tonight that just crashed my heart ... brilliantly against the rocks again ... with love and higgest hug bugs Jayne x x x

Kailashana

16 years 8 months ago

One of my best friends

One of my best friends (she's 82 and came into my life about 25 years ago, when my mom died) is propeace; her grandaughter and grandaughter's husband are now deployed in Afghanistan. My heart goes out to all those who are in the military, their families and friends. The loss of life, limb, property and innocent victims of war. Sometimes I am overwhelmed and I retreat into silence. Try to focus again. It's all I can do. Metta (a Sanskrit word meaning love, goodwill, benevolance. ~A

Seren

16 years 8 months ago

Its not long till my Big

Its not long till my Big Jake goes into the Army Anna and I am scared shitless but we cannot live our lives for them can we ? or hold them back ;) and I have told him no matter what he follows his heart and be true to himself always ... he will be ok god has been watching over him for a long time we nearly lost him once I think he was meant to do something with his life ... what that is ... only his destiny knows ... with all these earthquakes at our backdoor and earthquakes here its starting to feel like someones pissed at us ... Metta Anna with Love jayne x x x x

Kailashana

16 years 8 months ago

O dear Jayne, so much on

O dear Jayne, so much on your plate and you always bring a ray of sunshine with your remarks and poems. One moment at a time, my dear. One moment only is all. May all beings be free from suffering. ~A

Seren

16 years 8 months ago

Amen to that times infinity

Amen to that times infinity ... (huggles)

Tam the Chanter

16 years 8 months ago

Palestine

Anna, the subject matter of this beautiful poem is such an ongoing tragedy I find it difficult to be critical. I met several Palestinians some 30 years ago while working in Mecca and the "David and Goliath" bullshit I had been spoonfed by the British establishment all my life was nullified by these good people. The middle east will never have peace while theses appalling crimes are being committed by Israel. Regards Ian

Kailashana

16 years 8 months ago

http://www.aaper.org/site/?c=

http://www.aaper.org/site/?c=quIXL8MPJpE&b=3794785 I will be participating tomorrow in my city. You may or my not know I am a member of our city's Middle East Peace Forum.. Originally begun by Dennis Kucinich to engage in a peaceful dialogue on the occasion of Israel's incursion into Lebanon in 2006. Part of our most recent communique: The bulldozed construction site at Cedar Center in South Euclid resembles war-torn Gaza after Israel's military assault in December and January. Middle East Peace Forum and Free Gaza Coalition will protest US government support for Israel's Siege of Gaza which reduces the civilian population, including children, to near starvation and desperate impoverishment. We ask US Representative Marcia Fudge to stand with us (and Dennis Kucinich) to demand immediate humanitarian aid for one and a half million suffering people in Gaza.? We ask Marcia Fudge to help us end the Siege of Gaza. Renowned South African jurist Richard Goldstone, representing the UN, has formally accused Israel of "War Crimes" in Gaza.? Richard Falk, professor of international law at Princeton and also of the UN, has accused Israel of "Crimes Against Humanity" for the Siege of Gaza. 1400 Palestinians died in Israel's assault, one third children, and 5000 were wounded Ten Israeli soldiers died, four from "friendly fire" and also three Israeli non-combatants. Those of us protesting come from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Arab, Palestinian and secular backgrounds.We advocate a just, non-violent and peaceful resolution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine in Gaza.? Also, we demand a freeze on Jewish settlements in the West Bank as originally required by President Barak Obama. Nearly forty cities have answered AAPER's call to walk for Palestinian freedom and equal rights, October 10. http://www.aaper.org/site/?c=quIXL8MPJpE&b=3794785 Speakers at our protest who have recently returned from Gaza include Nadr Mustafa, Inaya Khalil of Gaza Relief US Delegation, Don Bryant and Abdulrahman. Other speakers will be Jamal Dillman-Hasso of Shaker High School, Stewart Robinson of Jewish Voice for Peace, and Abbas Hamideh, Al-Awda.

hushush8

16 years 8 months ago

re this

I know exactly how numbing these tragedies of the mundane can become. banal-noire. you an interesting poet. Im gonna add you to my list if you dont mind maam. youre a delite to read, peter

Kailashana

16 years 8 months ago

Peter, I am quite

Peter, I am quite justifiably embarrassed as I have read your poetry and thought I left comments. In my haste (loading takes so long) and having so many windows open (I am a master of multi-tasking--apparently not quite as efficiently as I would like to think), I obviously didn't. Cross-buddying is a good thing. Now, about your comment.... *interesting* as in *may you have an interesting life*? Smile. ~Anna

hugo la rosa

16 years 8 months ago

Dear Kailashana:

A wonderful social poem, full of compassion and concern. This needs to be printed out and distributed in government circles around the world. It's a wonderful poem, I hope it goes on spotlight for everyone to read it here. Thank you for sharing! Sincerely, Hugo

odd molly

16 years 8 months ago

Dear K. I really like your

Dear K. I really like your poem. What's happening in the world is very sad and the way you describe what is happening right now is very powerful. The contrast with what we humans have caused and what life should really be about is making this poem even more powerful Despite the war and innocent victims, selfishness and duplicity, natural degradation, etc. God is sending yet another day and the gold glittering in the leaves .. it's autumn, and very beautiful and we should send something beautiful back to God.. Sometimes I think we will never learn. Through doctors without borders I sometimes meet children who are in trauma because of the wars we are having on this planet. Nothing in this life is more sad than to see our future and light being damaged and all because of our stupid greed. Some of us listen to the news everyday but do we really take it all in ? the word of poetry though is a powerful thing. I love what you wrote. Love. o molly

Kailashana

16 years 8 months ago

Hi Love,I am always inspired

Hi Love, I am always inspired by the work of Doctors Without Borders. Many months ago, I requested that someone look into the very real concern of all the x-rays by faulty old machines at checkpoints in Palestine. It would seem to me that should be one huge reason to bring them down. No one ever responded. As you may know, it's quite often the poet who brings the truth to the consciousness of the masses. And one of the first to be silenced in purges. When we finally grow up as a species, we will know, without a doubt, how interconnected we are. We truly are co-creators with God. And we pay attention to what we co-create. So far, much of it has been the bitter herbs of hate and war. Thank you for reading. Love. (Love. >period< a signature I've been using since I've been on the net, we now share. ~A

themoonman

16 years 8 months ago

Anna...

You are an inspirational human being of the bestest kind! loved this write Anna! Richard

Kailashana

16 years 8 months ago

Richard you are a dear, now

Richard you are a dear, now get out of my headlights! Hugs. Were that I could only write love poetry. And the world would be filled with Lovers. Hmmm. ~A

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