Shreya Ln Poet Free verse

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 August 22, 2021 at 5:48 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 August 22, 2021 at 1:10 PM Thank you for submitting such a lovely poem for the contest!

Christuraj Alex August 17, 2021 at 7:22 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 August 22, 2021 at 1:10 PM Thank you very much :)