Enjoy Life

Light of sun gets easily blocked
Might of sun easily humbled
Fight not day and night to reach the top
Quite a few on top have stumbled

Aim to enjoy every moment of life
Fame is transient, joy lasts forever
Shame on those who merely hoard
Proclaim happiness is my endeavour

10.06.2021
For Joseph May, lento contest
Winner 2nd place
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Goldsmith Avatar
July 5, 2021 at 9:17 AM
Congratulations on your win. I love your line, "Proclaim happiness is my endeavour." Enjoy your win with blessings....................
Allison Avatar
July 5, 2021 at 5:47 AM
Wise words indeed Rama, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Alex Avatar
July 4, 2021 at 9:50 PM
Congratulations on your win. It's beautiful work.
Roper Avatar
June 10, 2021 at 8:57 PM
Inspiring poem, Rama. Good luck in the contest.
Balasubramanian Avatar
June 11, 2021 at 11:11 AM
Thanks Eve. Take care, God bless!
Ball Avatar
June 10, 2021 at 3:43 PM
Love this Rama. Excellent in every way. God Bless, JB
Balasubramanian Avatar
June 10, 2021 at 6:16 PM
Thanks Judy. Take care, God bless!
Y. Avatar
June 10, 2021 at 1:52 PM
WoW! Rama, You have penned some good uplifting advice. It's a winner contest or no contest. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis
Balasubramanian Avatar
June 10, 2021 at 6:17 PM
Thanks Alexis, Take care, God bless!
Hankins Avatar
June 10, 2021 at 8:44 AM
Marvelous stanzas, Rama. I couldn't agree more with your philosophy. Good writing!
Balasubramanian Avatar
June 10, 2021 at 8:46 AM
Thanks Milton for your wonderful comments. Take care, God bless!
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