Still I Have Not Learnt

I fought from the mountain top

I kissed the bottom of the ocean

I killed over and over again

I am still thirsty, perhaps even more

I painted humanity over blood red canvas

I cursed my own footsteps

I always raised the white flag

I still carry the gun

I died a million times

I prayed for the bereaved souls

I have seen inconceivable sorrow

I reasoned all, with a just cause

I tore off my ego

I carried pride in my arms

I preached meaninglessness of war

I kept fighting on

I dug the graves of my dear ones

I glorified my own epitaph

I ravaged land and sea

I again sprang back to life

Still I have not learnt !