Thank you,  Editor Glory Sasikala.


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When, Where, and How Will We Part?

If men were meant to conquer or serve,

what will then separate them, distinguish one from another,

once all else has been exploited

and color, ancestry, and faith no longer serve as division,

uniformity secured?

Do we then subvert hearts and minds, keep ambitions tainted,

by not arming our brothers with knowledge and grace?

Or as rugged soldiers wear chain mail ourselves 

to protect them from bigotry?

What other form of distinction can we create

to make sure that others do not interfere

with our sensibilities and our lives,

when we see those we do not care for?

Must we have a reason to push them away

from our own insulated universe,

as we shelter within our own towers of shadow and secrets?

By what means will we lock them out,

tell them they are not worthy, 

make sure they do not pursue justice?

Will we never then grant them peace,

nor save any for ourselves?

Until we learn to love peace, the wars will go on.