JYOTIRMAYA THAKUR

Collective Sorrow

Dawn breaks on the heads of innocence
Life ends cut down to size unaware
Children run on little feet to hide 
Everyone looks with despair towards the sky 
The whole world has shut their eyes 
As ceilings tumble and stones waterfalls
Bodies cramped under rubbles buried
The last image of children alone growing old 
Drowning in the time allotted for truce
Love went blind—slowly soaked all up 
From behind a veil, and we couldn’t see it
A deaf air shouted that borders believe 
Space is smaller than the world drawn by poets
Love failed to find it's eyes 
As we lose our hearts uncertain of life's worth
Holding war's hand walking to death
As the houses run and run for shelter
Gobbling the terror in kids' mouth
Leaving its stones behind body parts- fragments in memory
And the angry universe will collect all sorrows 
In a corner of broken lives to ask us all
Without official title who committed suicide?
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Freedom Calls

Time has witnessed the struggles of Palestine
Sands of time, shifting, flowing in every grain 
Dunes rising and falling in a memory’s trace
Of a land, a people, a sacred space
Heartbeat of Jerusalem holds a special place.

In Ramallah’s streets, bustling and alive,
A city with its unique history with modernity,
Dreams of freedom continue to thrive,
In every gaze, every child’s play,
Is the wish for a liberated day.

Bethlehem’s star, shines so bright,
Church bells ring, minarets rise,
Guiding paths, through the night,
With inhabitants of their vision clear,
Heralds a freedom that’s drawing near.

Olive trees of this ancient land in silence speak,
Whispering tales of love, of hope, of the peaks,
In every leaf, a story unfolds of brave souls,
For in their shade, a nation dreams,
A free Palestine, where the heart deems.

For with each flight, each bird’s song,
Lies a hope, for freedom lifelong,
A song weaves through the ancient stone,
A melody amidst turmoil beautifully known,
Resonates the echo of freedom’s call.
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A Tribute To Resilience

The spirit of resistance runs steep, 
Refuses to be silenced, continues to beep,
In alleys and streets, the voices rise,
Echoes of resistance, touching the skies.

From every corner, young and old,
Stones against might bravely hold,
From dawn to dusk, they remain firm,
With every chant, their spirits affirm.

In the heart of conflict, love remains,
Through the struggles, through the pains,
For in each echo, hope persists,
In the land where resistance exists.

From the mountains high to valleys deep,
Echoes a cry, making hearts weep,
For every tear that might descend,
The tune assures the pain will end.

Minarets and domes, in harmony stand,
Guarding the stories of this grand land,
For in their embrace, histories align,
Preserving the essence of Palestine.

Children dream, elders reminisce,
Of peaceful days, of pure bliss,
On the horizon, a future clear anew,
Where chains break and skies appear true.
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JYOTIRMAYA THAKUR born in India, is a retired Principal of Cambridge affiliated school, bilingual author of around fifty books in many genres with many waiting to be published, translated into over 43 languages and is a co-author in many International Anthologies. Her poems, stories, articles and research papers have been widely published and translated in many languages in highly acclaimed journals and reputed magazines. Jyotirmaya Thakur is an illustrious author and poet, Peace Ambassador and a veteran academic. A voice to adhere to in our tumultuous times. Her academic experience and intellect combine to make her books a very useful companion to anyone seeking a path in a maze of confusion. Jyotirmaya earned a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in English language and literature from Indian University and London University. She also has earned Grandmaster Degree in Reiki Healing and Karuna Reiki as well as HFDE Healing Degree.  She is a Hindi translator for the Ithaca Magazine of Spain circulated globally.  She is a Multi-Genre Award Winner, Reviewer, Columnist, Editor, Motivational Speaker, Philanthropist, Environmental, Social and Cultural activist. She serves on various prestigious Committees as Ambassador and Adviser for literary and humanitarian organisations. Brand Ambassador for National and International magazines.