VARGHESE

VARGHESE

Varghese,

did you know?

Those who threw stones at you,

those who called you robber and traitor,

and the politicians, non-political intellectuals,

the media and the high living rich

speak to-day a different tongue

call your deeds as good for all.

For the last four decades

they were chopping

and examining  

your brain.

My dear communist,

For the tribal folk and for those

whose conscience had

gone stiff and benumbed

you breathed your last

upon the misty mountain ranges.

I know that on those bullets

which tore your heart apart

were the aims and dreams

of your blood as witness

And did you hear of

the court verdict

which saw your war

as just and fair?

Your name will be

eulogized tomorrow

you will be praised as

the communist of the poor.

And time will tell that

You… were….right.