Dr Hitendra Mehta Poet Enclosed Rhyme

Orphan Way of Lifes Perspective

On celebration day visited Orphanage
Wishing to plant smile on orphan lips over sponsored dinner
Surprised, Orphans greeted with warm smile as if family get together 
Meet Time catapulting perspective of living with grace

Content faces, bitterness dissolved in sweet acceptance of life 
And in contrast my Lifes clock ticking all the time to accumulate
Losing cultural values, gaining ego, hunting equilibrium of fate  
Meet raising curiosity to rewind Lifes clock for insight into materialistic strife  

Ashamed at life being worse than Orphans, resolved to live with cheer 
Since that time smile is uppermost in mind whether on self or others lips
Heart with rein on anger and greed, life blissfully leaping forward in steps
Meet unfolding, parents though best teachers Orphans this TIME more did offer
 
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By Hitendra Mehta
Entry for Members Contest - Once upon a "Time" by Barbara Gorelick

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Diane Locksley December 3, 2010 at 8:51 AM Makes me sad to think how ungrateful we can be when the orphans find happiness in their hearts. Good luck in Barbara's contest, Hitendra! This poem is so moving. Best to you, Diane

Fabiyas M V December 3, 2010 at 3:06 AM Beautifully written.Good luck,Hitendra

Eamon Duffin December 2, 2010 at 8:22 AM Hitendra. What a sad thought provoking piece. Makes us appreciate what we have. Thanks for sharing this . Best of luck in the contest and thanks for your kind comments. Eamon

Dr.Ram Mehta December 2, 2010 at 5:33 AM A nice recollection of thoughts of the Orphnage. I too used to visit Child's home of the abused and disabled kids in 2000. Good luck, Hitendra

Doris Culverhouse December 2, 2010 at 3:57 AM Enjoyed reading your work today, hope you are having a great December.

Andrea Dietrich December 1, 2010 at 1:26 PM Wonderful thoughts, Hitendra. Orphans "living with grace" that was a great message. Luv, Andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 1, 2010 at 12:40 PM An excellent entry and poignant message in your lines Hitendra.. good luck in BG's contest... I visit the children's hospitals and senior centers to read my poetry once or twice a week and make them booklets to keep with my poetry and their poetry from the entire year.. its a warm pleasure in life that nothing else can give.. good luck my friend.. an awesome write with luv..

Wilma Neels December 1, 2010 at 12:25 PM A beautiful inspiring write Hitendra, all the best for BG's contest ;-) blessings Wilma

Carolyn Devonshire December 1, 2010 at 12:01 PM How inspiring, Hitendra! If these orphans can smile, we should do the same and count our blessings. What a great poem for Barbara's contest. Wishing you success. Love, Carolyn