Here it comes; swift, as if no beast can outrun it,
Its approach is like the wings of a powerful bird.
There is no haling, as with fire when lit,
It intercepts all and there will be no going back.
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A very profound and powerful poem bringing forth important questions of life, their validity, and reasoning. What is in store for mankind, will we ever know? Will freedom and democracy win in the end or will war break out? All of us hoping that life will right itself so we may celebrate it together. An excellent and provocative poem, Mai. You raise some very good points in this one! Thank you for sharing it. RoseAnn
A very nicely written poem with a powerful impact. Thanks for sharing, Mai