Dr.Ram Mehta Poet Verse

My Atonement

What Gods there were

I did not know then,

And was not concerned with Gods.

But I do know now,

HE can come to us in any form.

Attacked by the dragon, Cancer,

Threatening to take away

My one talent to speak.

I did not see HIM positively,

But I do feel him now,

HE came to me as a doctor,

And gave me many years,

To see and play with my grandkids.

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I was inspired to write this poem on reading ON HIS BLINDNESS by JOhn Milton. When I was attacked by cancer of Vocalchords in 1994. I dedicated this poem to Dr. Dr. Girish Misra who came to me in the form GOD.

For contest - Edge by John Heck
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Lynette Chachere June 24, 2010 at 8:30 PM this is heartfelt. and very sweet..to dedicate this to a doctor in which you see as your god in another form. when you never even saw god in any way before. bless you(: & your grandkids. ~Always&Forever Lynette

Ralph Taylor June 24, 2010 at 8:35 AM Outstanding, Dr. Ram. Good luck. Thanks for your words. ...Ralph

Steve Harvell June 24, 2010 at 8:34 AM Tkz for your comment on my poem A Lovely Thought. May God bless you in many ways and be there in the steps you take. I see some your writtings I have read. Never lose faith for he is real. God Bless!

Sarah Hales June 24, 2010 at 8:23 AM straight to my heart those words you penned ,glad you had your God ... sarah x

Carolyn Devonshire June 24, 2010 at 6:19 AM Dr. Ram, They've now started putting contest winners on multiple pages because there are so many contests. At the moment, the results of this contest appear on page two near the bottom. You will have to follow the link to page 2 near the top of the listings and scroll down. Love, Carolyn

Gert W. Knop June 24, 2010 at 3:56 AM Very moving poem, Dr. Ram. We all are grateful to your doc to help you to come over that disease! You should know that my mother died from cancer when I was in the middle of my dissertation at the university in another city. She had a tragic end...Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us and best of luck for the contest. Thank you for your kind comment on "Forgetfulness"...Gert

David Byrne June 23, 2010 at 6:16 PM moving!

Andrea Dietrich June 23, 2010 at 5:18 PM very interesting footnote to go with your poem, Dr. Ram!! LUv, Andrea

Constance La France June 23, 2010 at 2:46 PM Thank you God, for giving this doctor the skill to heal the cancer from our friend ... I think this is a winner... anyways to me it is number 1 ....best of luck in the contest... you have soup mail. doc... love constance

Daver Austin June 23, 2010 at 2:22 PM Thank God for Dr. Misra. He saved out Dr. Meta. Love, daver

Carolyn Devonshire June 23, 2010 at 2:16 PM Excellent poem for John's contest, Dr. Ram. And I want to thank you again for your inspiring poem that took first place in my The Power in Your Hands contest. It was magnificent! Applause!! Love, Carolyn

Caroline Cécile Delacroix June 23, 2010 at 1:47 PM Interesting poem that gives testimony that we are never forgotten by God. He knows our plight and He knows what is right for us. Great poem. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your comments on mine. Caroline.

Carrie Richards June 23, 2010 at 7:30 AM I am so touched by this poem, Dr. Ram....what an inspiration this is to start the day....the last line has moved me to tears. Thank you for sharing your experience and this wonderful poem. ~ Carrie

Sara Kendrick June 23, 2010 at 6:19 AM Excellent work that you have shared with us this morning..I am so glad that you survived and are here to share today...Cancer is a horrible attacker used by Satan to destroy God's creation..Keep the creative pen flowing..Thanks for taking your time to visit my work and read and comment..Sara

Wilma Neels June 23, 2010 at 5:20 AM Another example of the enormity of God, rescuing us in so many ways some only visible after time.. Thank you for sharing Dr. Ram, it definetly made me think - tc Wilma

Virginia Mitchell June 23, 2010 at 5:05 AM This sent chills over me! My dad had COPD, turned to lung cancer. He was up in years, and we knew it was time for his departure from this life. Still, I HATED that cancer with a vengence! I am glad you had a positive outcome. Good, skilled doctors DO make a difference! BTW, your name (Mehta) makes me recall Dad's doctor...I consider him to be an excellent doctor! I'm glad I found your poem this morning. Thank you! Good luck in the contest!:)

Juan Paolo Galua June 23, 2010 at 4:52 AM with tears I'm deeply touch...

Jeralynn Clark June 23, 2010 at 4:42 AM And God shows himself to us in the most wonderful ways......................Beautiful poem and experience!! Love Jeralynn