*I REMEMBERED*

My mind flitted back memory lane!
I remembered! I remembered!
How time walked quietly in,
Like a thief in the night
And then put a sword in the heart of my land.

I remembered! I remembered!
All my life's sweat,
Drained away by the strife.

I remembered! I remembered!
My wife and two lovely kids
All slain pitilessly
By the beasts in khaki.

I remembered! I remembered
My only sister,
A tender rose,
Defiled in turns by them and then slaughtered
Like a lamb upon the ritual table
I remembered! I remembered