Dear Tapan

Dear Tapan.... I find myself hoping that you'll stay a friend In whatever venue you happen to end Though demons get high marks in your repertoire The one who serves God Sir is really the star The thrill of Saint's insight to me is a blast And high jinks of demons a boring repast Success is not virtue but reward of Grace The goal of my life is a smile on God's face. For tearing down things is a walk in the park, The coddling of evil a big question mark To understand God is the Saint's only 'biz, ' Rejecting man's pride to give praise to what IS! Brian Johnston August 9,2014 Poet's Notes: A poetic response to a letter from Dr. Tapan Kumar Pradham on Poemhunter.com. See original unexerpted letters on Poemhunter's web site at PH: Writing Poetry: Open Letter #B. This exerpt of Tapan's letter is reprinted with permission.