S.Jagathsimhan Nair Poet Quintain (English)

Heaven and Hell 1

Heaven and Hell

Alone and poverty-stricken, she turned a prostitute
There lived close by an old sage on a Heaven-bound quest
Whose mind never forgave the sins of this destitute
But her mind always dwelt on GOD  with the sole request
To save her from  Hell and to give in HIM her final rest.

Both of them ,in time, died ; to Heaven went the woman
And the sage went to Hell, to the surprise of the two
‘How could this be?’,  sage asked ,to get the reply that did stun
‘ True it’s that she sinned, but kept her mind pure and to God glued
For letting your mind  dwell on her sins, you got your due’





29th Jul 12
For Kim Morrison's contest

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Kim Morrison June 13, 2013 at 5:46 PM I loved the ending to this one in particular. Congrats Kim!

Carol Sunshine Brown August 9, 2012 at 11:22 AM Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "To Hell And Back" contest Jag. Love, Carol

Carol Eastman August 6, 2012 at 10:48 AM A brilliant and absolutely captivating piece of writting.

Robert Johnson August 6, 2012 at 8:15 AM WOW! Powerful message S. True, we're not so wise as to criticize. Nice job. Congrats.

Gwendolen Song August 6, 2012 at 4:09 AM Another standing ovation! I like PD's words--thanks for the double journey! She is right...great write on the spiritual matters of man! gwendolen

Lee Ramage August 5, 2012 at 8:47 PM well done Jag. Congratulations. Thanks for your welcome back. Its been a rough year, glad to be back. take care Lee

David Williams August 5, 2012 at 1:20 PM Jag, congrats on your win, you are on a roll...David

Jonas L. Rozario August 5, 2012 at 12:26 AM Congrats on your wonderful win Jag

Poet Destroyer A August 4, 2012 at 8:30 PM JAG..HI ONCE AGAIN...:-) , this has been my favorite contest out of all the ones I have sponsored this year.. Congratulations and thank you for the double journey... good night... XOX~ PD

Gwendolen Song July 29, 2012 at 6:45 AM You always write your best poetry for these contests of PD...I really think she will love this one, jag...the message to me is "judge not, lest you be judged!" So wonderful in its message and especially on our Sabbath today...Sent a Get Better Message to you...I do hope you feel better soon, friend! Rest up!....Again, this is such a powerful poem! gwendolen

Anne-Lise Andresen July 29, 2012 at 4:41 AM Very well written, no one has free ticket to heaven. - Wish you luck in contest. - oxox love Anne-Lise :)