Cannot Cry Forever…

I remember the violent riots
When Hindus and Muslims killed each other
And only orphans, widows survived
Tears swell up…
I remember…
But I cannot cry forever.

I remember the tragic earthquakes
When nature pinned down the human spirit
And only ruined habitations stood standing
Tears swell up…
I remember…
But I cannot cry forever.

I remember the floods
When excess of water brought devastation
And the life giving water became a curse
Tears swell up…
I remember…
But I cannot cry forever

I remember the droughts
When water was scarce, every drop was valued
And every water drop meant a life for someone
Tears swell up…
I remember…
But I cannot cry forever

I remember the deaths of dear ones
When life without them seemed impossible
And laughing again, a distant dream
Tears swell up…
I remember…
But I cannot cry forever


I remember even today those tragedies
Even today tears swell up
And then I hear a child’s laugh
And I join the merriment
I still do remember
But I cannot cry forever…