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Little That Lies In Our Power

Death is not your aim, Life is not for fame Between lines of nature’s rhyme, Luck is not the same. Mouth is not to mime, lust and luster’s chime Beggar’s garb on dame, Why the heart not flame? Tin of humanity shame, opened loud to blame Without having the brame, Uttered vanity claim. Time is not to tame, minds of ruthless lame Do your little dime, Not for name or acclaim.

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Shirley Hawkins

Date: 8/19/2020 10:47:00 PM

Great Rhyme, Picture says it all... Life should not be for fame etc........ Your pen is really flowing ( I had to look up some words to understand the poem ) Thank you, Jenish...

Jenish Somadas
Date: 8/19/2020 11:16:00 PM

Thank you Shirley.. Hope you are doing well now.. Where is your magical pen? Is it locked in the cupboard of your mind..

Harry Horsman

Date: 8/19/2020 7:22:00 PM

Love the message, yes powerful poetry indeed!

Jenish Somadas
Date: 8/19/2020 9:25:00 PM

Thank you Harry for your support..

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/18/2020 4:46:00 PM

so very true. there is little in our power. Strong words with such a vivid picture!

Jenish Somadas
Date: 8/18/2020 10:00:00 PM

Thank you Andrea for your kind support..Have a great day..

Sigrid Ermine

Date: 8/18/2020 2:56:00 PM

Jenish, what a message! Wisdom wrapped simply! I read it to ascertain, and didn't notice rhyme until I read comment. A beautiful job.

Jenish Somadas
Date: 8/18/2020 9:59:00 PM

Thank you Sigrid for your delightful comment.. Have a great day..

Eve Roper

Date: 8/18/2020 12:56:00 PM

Great Rhyme with the majority being a Monorhyme. love the picture , it would have had a bigger impact if the heart was painted on children's hands.

Jenish Somadas
Date: 8/18/2020 9:54:00 PM

Thank you Eve.. Yes, I tried it as monorhyme.. And what you said was right about the hands.. Tiny hands will always make a greater impact..

V. Deepa

Date: 8/18/2020 6:19:00 AM

Simple yet, powerfully penned..Jenish sir:-) I loved the title and the last stanza very much. Why the heart not flame?:-(..sad. I loved your muse...i am gonna add this to my fave list.:-) Keep inspiring with your lovely musings..!! Have a warm day.:-)

Jenish Somadas
Date: 8/18/2020 9:51:00 PM

Thank you Deepa for your continuous support and inspiration.. You made my day bright..