In this socio-political poem, Harinder tells us about many evils. The mandate of Satan is on. An exclusive for Different Truths.

We are living in dangerous times
With the evil of war and heinous crimes
Caution we have thrown to the winds
Cruelty to animals is a cool thing
Crimes against women are on the rise 
Crime shows we enjoy with popcorn and French fries
And then we visit the Lord’s shrine
To wash off our sins in no time
The soul is like stale bread in a shiny foil
Spiritually we are irrigating barren soil
Oh! When will we learn our lessons?
The grave digger today is the busiest person
The pandemic was the Nature’s rage
Inspite of all the advancement this is a dark age
Bereft of spirituality Man is the wise owl
Beware people! The Gods are angry and 
Satan is on the prowl.

Picture design by Anumita Roy, Different Truths

Harinder Cheema

Harinder Cheema is a renowned poetess and an internationally published author. Her novel, ‘The Temple Stop’ received ‘The Best Book of the Year Award 2020’ by Aghaaz, Author in You. She is the co-author of 17 poetry anthologies. Her short stories have been published in the coffee table books. Her articles have been published in various international magazines, and she has also received many prestigious honours and awards in the field of literature.