Be Happy

Be happy, we must, for those who cannot The world is cruel, unjust, but that’s the phenomenon Of life itself, inequality of happiness with self Concentrated in the hands of less Who fail to realize its value; disregard their privilege Privilege to feel sorrow For one to know sorrow, joy too was once known A plea to all who feel innate pain You are burdened with the ability and responsibility to be happy If not for yourself , then for the girl who was deprived of an education, The man who was enslaved because of his hue, The child who was and is at the bottom of the food-chain For being happy is being kind Being happy is doing your righteous duty 16 August 2021 A BRIAN STRAND 2 to 14 line Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Brian Strand

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/22/2021 5:48:00 AM

I come to render you my sincere thanks for giving me an opportunity to take part in your contest. This contest made me think as well as thank the Almighty for everything that motivates me. I know, this has not come up to the mark. Yet, I am happy that I partook. Thank you.

Shreya Ln
Date: 8/22/2021 1:10:00 PM

Thank you for submitting such a lovely poem for the contest!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/17/2021 7:22:00 PM

inequality of happiness with self Concentrated in the hands of less Who fail to realize its value; disregard their privilege - Beautiful Write. Congratulations on your win!

Shreya Ln
Date: 8/22/2021 1:10:00 PM

Thank you very much :)