In a round table conference held at heaven

Prominent leaders of all the civilizations that existed

Marked their attendance in person and greeted each other well.

Greek, Roman, African, Asian, European

And some not so known Nations

Sent their Leaders and Came in close proximity.

Heaven became Hell when the debate to choose the Best Civilization came into question.

Representatives threw harsh dialects on to each other.

Some reciprocated with Wit

Some with satire

Some with irony

And some just merely mocked.

Heaven became an arena

Where all the dignitaries shed their dignity

And entered in the war of words

Creating a fish market

In the peaceful atmosphere.

The desire to prove oneself superior

By demeaning the other as inferior

Is an ongoing battle since times immemorial?

Zeus, Lord Rama, Jesus Christ, Prophet Mohammad, Buddha, Guru Nanak

And not leaving behind the present day politicians who claim to run their countries;

Barack Obama, Sonia Gandhi, Parvez Musharraf, Man Mohan Singh, Nelson Mandela

And who’s who of the ruling domain

Came at a point of debate which even the supreme lord could not bring to rest!

With havoc created in the creator’s space

His first creation rose

And addressed the gathering of the gentlemen and the ladies, and announced

 “May I have your attention, please?”

You all are people of repute

Who have created legends and achieved glory

People worship you

Follow your ideals

And you quarrel here like madmen?

Heaven became peaceful again.

There was silence.

There was order.

There was dignity restored.

Creation said, “God made the mistake by uniting legends from different time zones and making an effort to decide who the best was?”

Each one did its deeds – good or bad

And received their rewards and punishments accordingly.

Now, he requests Harmony

Cancels the competition

Welcomes all of you in a celebration

And Opens the Feast for all!