King I Was
Had been to an astrologer
To know about my future
But he got hooked up on my past
King I was, he said with reverence
Reveled in all materialistic pleasures
Have enjoyed life to fullest
I reflected awhile
Yeah, have no temporal cravings
Feel no sense of deprivation
I gave a consenting nod
He added, I was known for justice
Subject hailed impartiality
I reflected awhile
Yeah, am living by hardcore honesty
Have never indulged in manipulation
I gave a consenting nod
He went on, said I was good leader
Subject appreciated decisions
I reflected awhile
Yeah, am at top executive position
Am known for judicious approach
I gave a consenting nod
He went on, said I was spiritual
Respected divine Values
I reflected awhile
Yeah, mysticism fascinates me
Working on mind-body-soul quest
I gave consenting nod
Forgot questions on future
Felt no need to know future
Thought foundation is great
Why worry about superstructure
Signed off as a King, astrologer saluting
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(c) Hitendra Mehta
From : India. English not primary language
The prediction of past life is real. Have made the narration dramatic for poetic effect.
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