One life to live

“Our greatest ability as humans is not to change the world, 
but to change ourselves.”                  ~ Mahatma Gandhi.


Life is long verily
mostly pain, suffering and heartache
and strong are the forces of fate,
Albeit life may end up in vain
Yet, we have to live
this life without rue
and make the days better
that may ensue henceforth…
A life we must strive to unravel
and leave it behind us a tad better.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Kendrick Avatar
August 24, 2024 at 7:34 AM
Great to see your work honored on the winners' list in Constance's contest. Way to go. Congratulations on your win. Sara K
Mandani Avatar
August 24, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Thanks Sara.
Fowler Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 12:55 PM
I agree Abdul. Let's struggle on through and leave it better. Congratulations! :)
Rodrigues Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 7:46 AM
Most don’t say this (life is long verily) thus making a different point; and yes, one of pain and suffering. Yes let’s make a difference! Congrats!
mysore Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 5:03 AM
inspirational quote, beautiful thoughts. congratulations dear poet.
George Avatar
August 10, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Life is mostly a struggle endowed with pain and suffering. Yet we should strive to make it as enjoyable and meaningful as possible. Enjoyed your inspirational contemplations on life. Glad to see you after a long gap.
Mandani Avatar
August 12, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Well said. Thanks
Onclaud Avatar
August 9, 2024 at 8:53 PM
inspirational song that stirs my heart, Abdul...nice to see you on soup!
Mandani Avatar
August 10, 2024 at 8:11 AM
You like it? I wasn't too sure about this. Thanks Nette. I am on and off on soup.
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