196. Dastardly Act

Is there an armor
To protect the innocent ?
Is there a fortress
To shield the decent?
Is there a way
To stop the militants?
Shall Shaitaan never shed
Its dark intent ?
Can't we ever halt to stop
The crazy men seeking vengeance?
Will gruesome pain
In the name of religion end?
Will someone unveil the scriptures,
Where man is advised
To revenge and avenge?
The heart weeps and condemns
The dastardly act
Leaving mankind ashamed.

By Binita Jha