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My Philosophy During the Pandemic

My philosophy during the pandemic
evolved slowly with the testing time….
I learnt to minimise my needs,
and care more about others,
realised how transient was life
how meaningless our wants,
learnt to focus more on the soul
less on my perishable body,
I wiped tears and reached out to many,
saved lives and saw a few die….
sadness and grief, everywhere around,
but learnt hope, when I saw children smile,
I gave away what I could, and learnt to 
live with what I had and not ask for more.
Hunger of others hurt me more
than my own hunger,
In this disaster of nature
I learnt to understand the meaning
of love and God! 
most importantly His design!
My eyes are now set to be one with
that eternal light .. the absolute truth!
like fire brings the best in iron
this experience has reshaped my belief!

Premier contest winner (6)
Written 08/05/2021
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Chantelle Anne Cooke Sponsored

Copyright © Krish Radhakrishna | Year Posted 2021

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Christuraj Alex Date: 5/14/2021 9:13:00 AM It's a realistic Philosophy. Congratulations! Login to Reply Krish Radhakrishna Date: 5/14/2021 9:15:00 AM Indeed, thanks! Christuraj, we have all faced it together!

Supraja Kannan Date: 5/9/2021 6:34:00 AM This is a deep one... Hats off to you and all the frontline workers... You are doing a great job... Login to Reply Krish Radhakrishna Date: 5/9/2021 7:32:00 AM Thanks Supraja! Yes, we battle on. we have lost another dear doctor friend to Covid today. A terrible tragedy. Stay safe where ever you are.

Beryl Edmonds Date: 5/8/2021 6:39:00 PM I agree this is brilliant Krish, covid has taken it’s toll on everyone, yet we can now see how fortunate we have been in the past and will appreciate our freedom when it comes and like you be reshaped in our belief… Belle Login to Reply Krish Radhakrishna Date: 5/9/2021 12:49:00 AM Thanks Belle, we were trying our best often at great risk to ourselves! Hope all settles down with time.

Tom Cunningham Date: 5/8/2021 3:10:00 PM A brilliant write Krish, I know you came face to face with that covid beast being on the front line. It does make you take stock of your life and how immaterial things like phones, i pads etc are, it's people and especially your family thats important. Best of luck in the contest. Tom Login to Reply Krish Radhakrishna Date: 5/9/2021 12:48:00 AM Thanks Tom! It has been a difficult time for health professionals around the world! Many are leaving! The UK Government has actually cut our pay!! Let’s hope the world survives the next few decades!!