Abdul Malik Mandani Poet Didactic

Life 101

I ran here and I ran there,
And even for a moment
rested not I anywhere.

I had the riches and all the fun
 basking under a robust sun,
I knew pain nowhere
And reaped joy everywhere.

I needed none to lend me a hand,
Nor by my side to stand,
No shoulder I sought upon to cry,
There was no task I would not try,
To grab wealth I would not shy,
Nor faltered a bit to cheat and lie;
With unfettered passion to win
I forsook my own kith and kin.

Favored by fate I was awestruck,
Until... 
Time’s heavy hand struck!

My body gave up the strife,
My spirit longed for a quiet life--
But Life turned its back on me,
Oh, my folly it made me see:

He who is at peace with his share
leaving the worldly woes in God's care,
He who is driven not by his whims
Happy is he, life is good to him!


"What Life means to you" contest by Nayda Negron

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Andrea Dietrich April 25, 2015 at 12:03 AM such a nice and wise outlook on adulthood, Abdul. I enjoyed this Abdul Malik Mandani April 25, 2015 at 9:48 AM Thanks Andrea. Appreciate your comments much.

Kp Nunez April 24, 2015 at 8:18 PM Happy is he who realizes the lesson you've shared here, without the painful experience. Good one, Abdul! Good luck for the contest. :) Abdul Malik Mandani April 25, 2015 at 9:47 AM Thanks Kim. You are a real pal.