A Magic Wand

A Magic Wand A story told by my grandmother still rings in me It is the adventurous journey Taken by a common man Fighting the devils and ghosts on his way To find the magic wand Which could wake up the princess Who was sleeping unconscious for years. What a wonderful thing it was That its touch could put life into a lifeless body! I wish to own such a magic wand That can change people's heart It can stop people from doing wrong Its magical power can vanish all violence In the place of hatred it will bring love To the poor and needy it can bring rice bowls It can heal the sufferings of people. I know, this is one of my impossible dream No magic wand was there, nor it can be made But I wish for such a utopian land where people live in peace With no violence, no sufferings nor any hatred! @ Bharati Nayak