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March 31, 2003   VNN7944  About the AuthorOther Stories by this Author

Karma Killer

BY SWAMI B.A. PARAMADVAITI


EDITORIAL, Mar 31 (VNN) —

Have you seen the Karma killer
crawling down the street.
In the name of Eisenhower,
he came with all his fleet.
Pushing a button, pulling a shaft
will deliver deadly fire.
Then flies off to take his lunch,
while others lives expire.
Poor recruits with children faces
in their suits of war.
Send to kill or to defend;
Karma goes so far.
Bellies full of little brothers,
their mind is set to kill.
Would they not prefer to cuddle
those who are living still?
But out of sight is out of mind
for feeling there's no time.
Machinery of high tech orders
tell you to shoot is fine.
Civilian casualties, of course
that is the price to pay.
For a change shoot down the friendly plane,
in the mess that you create.
This human life, a precious gift;
only a number in your books.
You waste away with all your pride
and get another stripe for your looks.
Have you seen the Karma killer
sneaking up from behind?
He is your partner ever since
you are and act so blind.
Lakes of blood and body bags
fear about your polls.
But last not least, many love this game
the violent television tolls.
Have you seen the Karma killer
going in full action?
He is not going to spare you
'cause karma means selection.
In front of people of the world
distorted seeanan
report the kill they think was good
and reasons to go on.

But Karma killer needs no gun.
He lives in every house.
He is your wicked deed indeed
and ready to expose.
Wake up my brother
Change your ways
embrace the strength of love.
Then only, you will understand
the glory from above.
That Karma killer is your son
raised by your exploitation.
And dedication to love divine
is the only compensation.
You have to stop to kill your brothers
and start vegetarian diet.
Be kind with all so that
real life comes into sight.
You are eternal soul my friend,
even death won't change this fact.
You reap the seed planted before.
Now is time that you react.
You stop all war
Give up your pride
The risk for further wrong
and analyze your children's fate
when Karma killer comes along.
To leave in shambles all you planned
to give them happy lives,
but as you sow the pain before
all they will do is cry.

Thank you for reading and considering this poem
Swami B.A. Paramadvaiti

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