ELUDE

Power-play is the name of the game

No winners but losers all the way.

Does it really make you invincible; I often wonder

If so, then why are there insecurities and constant blunders?

Why the need to assert your position every time?

If you know you are supreme and never indulged in a crime.

You are solely blinded by your vision

This is the reason for your diversion.

You promise me development

But leave me in isolation.

Your interest often clashes with mine

But you don’t bother even a dime.

I rue as I cease to matter to you

Because I am not one of the privileged few.

As you mess up all the way

I am left helpless along the bay.

And look at the irony; you seek war to restore peace

In spite of it all, you still elude peace.

By Ami Chheda

Co-Editor

YJAW-India