suspended have we been
since our brother Qabil (Cain)
the dastardly deed did do
between the vicissitude scales
of war and peace
a sinful legacy from him
bequeathed to us unwittingly
encouraging some to murder
and some to peace attain
misguided s/he who knows not
this historical fact
while riding thru life
on steeds of love and hate
struggle therefore daily for peace
prepare diligently for war
on the battlefield of patience
to capture the prize
of a balanced life
before are answered
the question marks
about the unseen life
in heaven or hell to abide
Abu Hassan, 2001
Balance