When the dust settles

I believe

When the dust settles

We will move on

As if there is no such thing

As a lockdown

And there were no shortages

Everything went smooth

I believe

When the dust settles

We will argue with others

Over religion and politics

Till a day comes

When we will turn the pages

Of an old newspaper

And see those dead bodies

That will remind us

Of what transpired

In this holy city!

©Snehal Deb

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