"Let Us Rise" By Author Haroon Rashid

 

Let Us Rise

By Author Haroon Rashid

It aches, oh, how it aches—

this heart, this soul, this shared humanity.

I see the world tear itself apart,

twisting tragedies into weapons of division,

shattering lives that were meant to bloom.

Lives matter—

in Gaza, in Los Angeles,

in Palestine, in Israel,

in the shadowed streets of Syria,

and in every forgotten corner of this earth.

Suffering wears no badge of status,

it knows no boundary of class or creed.

Pain is a universal language,

spoken by the child with tear-streaked cheeks,

by the mother clutching prayers in trembling hands,

by the father fighting shadows for his family’s tomorrow.

The innocent—always the innocent—

pay the price for the wicked.

Their dreams are the currency

of battles they never chose.

But we, you and I,

we can rise above this storm.

We can tear down the walls of hate,

brick by brick,

with compassion as our hammer,

and truth as our chisel.

Prayers for all—

for the light to pierce this darkness,

for humanity to remember it

©®Author Haroon Rashid 

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Bio: Haroon Rashid is an internationally celebrated author, poet, and humanitarian known for his profound literary contributions and advocacy for global peace and education. He is the author of celebrated works such as We Fell Asleep in One World and Woke Up in Another translated by Nobel Prize Laureate Eva Petropoulou Lianou

and Author Haroon Rashid Quotes, which have touched the hearts of readers worldwide with their timeless reflections on humanity, love, and resilience.

Haroon's literary excellence has earned him numerous accolades, including the United Nations Karmaveer Chakra Award and the Global Peace Award by the Mother Teresa International Foundation. His global recognition extends to receiving an Honorary Degree in Humanity from La Haye, France, and the Golden Eagle Award for Literary Excellence. Representing India on international platforms, Haroon has been honored at events like the Paper Fiber Fest and recognized by Greece for his contributions to literature and cultural harmony.

Beyond his writing, Haroon Rashid is an ambassador for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG4 and SDG13) and a champion of education and environmental preservation. He has been featured on prestigious platforms such as the Oprah Winfrey Show and O, the Oprah Magazine, where his work continues to inspire millions.

Haroon's influence transcends literature, as he has served as a peace protagonist on International Peace Day in Mexico and Greece and as a keynote speaker at the 3rd International Congress of Education, Designing the Future in Mexico. His dedication to promoting unity, compassion, and understanding through his work has cemented his legacy as a beacon of hope in a fractured world.