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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Entry for Members Contest 
Sponsorer : Carolyn Devonshire
Contest Name	: Past Lives

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 6/30/2014 3:43:00 AM
:) kudos to the majestic life,, :) nice write and a thought provoker!
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Date: 6/30/2014 1:01:00 AM
Interesting and gripping tale of the past life, Hitendrabhai, Congrats. See you after a very long time.
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Date: 6/29/2014 9:13:00 PM
Wow!!! what a story of a past life. Many congrats on your win. bfn Elaine
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Date: 6/29/2014 8:46:00 PM
Hitender, a royal win. congrats. Mohan
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Date: 6/29/2014 4:58:00 PM
Hi Hitendra, congratulations on a well-deserved win! This is such a clever powerful write that I enjoyed reading it immensely. Even though English is not your first language, you expressed yourself excellently! Pandita.
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