On the Top of a Hill

On the Top of a Hill

                                   Now that we have reached atop a hill
                                   We may wish to stare at the sky,
                                  Long to stay there for a long while
                                  Or wish to have wide wings to fly;

                                  Now that we have are at the top a hill
                                  Let us not forget those left behind,
                                    Toiling night and day in the field
                                   To earn a daily bread for their living;

                                  Let us not ignore the helpless souls,
                                      But bring a ray of happiness
                                     To weaker folks in dire needs
                                  And comfort to those in distress;

                                     Let us partake the light of joy
                                 With those with no roof for the night,
                                With those who have no meals a day
                                  And those with no future in sight;

                                  Let us dispense our love and care
                                       To neglected elderly souls
                                  Without a prop to stand and stare
                                        And bereft of all affection;

                                   Let our heart not be cast in stone,
                               But shine with the light of compassion
                                     That seeks not any gratitude,
                                  But is filled with comprehension;

                                   Let us be the true instruments
                                  Of the bountiful Supreme Lord,
                                 The mercy of God to implement
                                 On His distinctive earthly plane.



Written 25 March 2023
Edited 29 March 2023 for :
A Brian Strand Premiere no 1204 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Ray Avatar
April 2, 2023 at 10:41 AM
"Let us be the true instruments" one cannot express it any better.....
Guptar Avatar
April 5, 2023 at 10:29 AM
Thank you friend for appreciating this poem. It provides encouragement to pursue further. Indeed, as I have written in one of my poems: The true purpose of life needs be To elevate the human kind Make the world a better place to live And, indeed, to redeem mankind. Have a nice day.
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