This I wrote in 2001. Lots of people told me that there another part to it. I knew that time five years ago that there is another part to it. But it took five years to come to the conclusion that the the other part has to be written by me. I will post it as soon as I can. But now you can read the post I thought and prosed five years ago.
Why I am in your heaven when you banished me from it through your decree
You ask me what you know the answer yourself says the Lord
While allowing you the worst I would have only given you a reprieve
What you truly deserve is the unfullfillement of your own wish
So I give you what you deserve and don’t wish
I give you a sense of relief when there is none
I show you the good when there is only the worse
I throw you only in the eye of the storm
So wait for the storm as it comes and will destroy you and your nation
I will resist with all my worth I say
So prepare for the battle between the good and the darkness says the Lord
I will watch with amazement as I see it fought
Make me a believer says the Lord
As I banish you in the eye of storm
Do you know what a storm is? Have you ever experienced one yourself? The kind which through its strength changes the landscape. One which through its sheer force destroys every human made structure or landmark. One, which from its sheer magnificence subdues every living being which dares to confront it. They say a storm of this magnitude is like the hand of God. Its unstoppable, unmanageable and more than anything unpredictable. I wonder if they can imagine that its right at that moment where the nation stands now. Where a storm is brewing just at the very entrance of its gates.
What nation they ask me? The same nation whose leaders throughout history sucked our blood and robbed us of our belongings? Who stripped our clothes in a crowd and humiliated us without any mercy and remorse? Who subjected us to worst form of human degradation and indignity? Who planned and executed worst form of atrocities against us? Believe it or not, that’s exactly the nation I am referring to. Though in a strange way the humiliations and sufferings caused by the parasites of history has only made us stronger. Any nation which can bear what we did in the past can only be proud that it survived against all odds. Survival in the end my friends is the ultimate success. That shows only our resilience and strength as a people. That shows our unflinching denial to be subdued or to be thrown in the dustbin of history. Our survival against all odds alone gives me hope for better, progressive and prosperous future. And I believe with all my heart that it also gives you hope too.
The man to watch presently is the so called Chief Executive General Pervaiz Musharraf. Outwardly projects himself as an honest, dedicated and patriotic man who wants to change the very destiny of Pakistan through his political reforms and accountability process. Folks, I don’t questions his zeal or dedication but his tendency to compromise on key issues too often and too soon. There is no doubt that his plan for local bodies structure and elimination of district magistrate office will bring adequate if not a complete sense of democracy among the poor masses of Pakistan. Though to what end when economy still is at the verge of bankruptcy. A nation which is jobless and hungry can only care that much about democracy. So where the much needed economic reforms which will finally put the economy on the right track? I don’t see them, do you? Is their any doubt left that sales tax needs to be firmly and decisively enforced? I don’t think so, do you? Is their any doubt that agriculture tax needs to be immediately imposed? I don’t think so, do you? Is their any doubt that CBR needs to be reformed with massive layoffs and stringent monitoring and accountability? I don’t think so, do you? Is their any doubt that we need a balanced budget with adequate cuts in non-development budget? And while we are at it, what about unparalleled privatization of public corporations? I don’t think so either, do you? If there is no doubt than why the hesitation on the part of Musharraf. Does he want to make an impact or just rot in history as as a failed dime a dozen worthless dictator. As Lord is my witness he will be one if he doesn’t comply.
I always knew there is no such thing as black and white. This world is all about being in a gray area. Where right or wrong is just not an option. You give me an issue and there is always a feasible explanation to justify or defy it. So where that make us stand as a nation. Are we devoid of any inclination to make sense of it all. The chaos and disorder which surrounds us is just part of nature’s great plan. The genius in this all is to succeed and succeed at all cost. I like a challenge, don’t you? I sure hope you do because if you don’t than damn us all. Trust me, its not going to be easy if we let the nation our forefathers built goes to hell in a hand basket and that too with our knowledge and plain view. I know I can’t see it happen and neither can you. So what needs to be done. Something which can make a difference. Though what needs to be done is something we neither seek nor wish. It means throwing away everything that we hold as near and dear. It means trying to save a nation that tormented our loved ones and us all our lives. It truly means to be banished in the eye of the storm. The question is not to be one of the select few. The question is if you are ready to bear it all and gamble with your very life. Hear me and hear me right those who listen will make a mark in history. Those who don’t will only parish as unknowns and insignificant. What needs to be done can only be exposed in another time.