Dr.Ram Mehta Poet I do not know?

Ownership

One can’t own anything in life
Possession of a thing breeds bondage
With each thing that you acquire
There comes a new worry of
Never to let lose that thing
Whatever one possesses will own him.

People take ownership of diseases
They say, “My blood pressure,
My diabetes, my heart disease
My!  My!  My!  My! My!
But they can’t own diseases

People buy art pictures
They have a notion
That they are owners
But pictures own them.

Pictures will outlive
Or outlast them
They’re only custodians.

People are
Mere pharaohs

Dead.

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October 20, 2014
Form: I do not know
10th Place win in Andrea's contest

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Skat A May 23, 2015 at 11:02 AM I'M IN THE MOOD FOR HAIKU, GOOD ONE. SO DON'T MIND ME, IF I DROP A SMILE OR TWO. SKAT

Skat A May 23, 2015 at 11:01 AM i DON'T KNOW WHERE YOU ARE AT DR RAM, HOWEVER, YOU ARE MISSED BY YOUR FANS.... I DON'T BUY INTO RUMORS.... ANYWAYS, WE ALL GET INSPIRED BY OTHER POEMS. HOPE YOU ARE WELL.... YOU WERE DOING SO WELL HERE WHEN YOU CAME to BACK... FOREVER A FAN.... SKAT

Richard Poor December 18, 2014 at 10:22 AM very good! I lie this,it just kinda flows...

Rakesh Arava November 13, 2014 at 3:47 AM Congrats! sir!

Rakesh Arava November 13, 2014 at 3:46 AM It's true! Very reflective. But this poem I think is a living spirit of the truth. Thanks for sharing.

Archana Garg October 28, 2014 at 11:33 AM In this world of possessions where we live and die, you have given a completely different vision. This is wonderful.

Pandita Sietesantos October 25, 2014 at 7:18 PM I applaud this excellent piece and congratulate you for your wonderful well-deserved win! Congratulations Dr. Ram! Pandita

Brenda Meier-Hans October 25, 2014 at 5:18 PM Dropping back with my congratulations Dr. Mehta.

Sandra Haight October 25, 2014 at 10:20 AM Dr. Ram, congratulations on your win. Much to think about in your fine words. Sandra

Abdul Malik Mandani October 25, 2014 at 9:57 AM Congrats. Nicely written.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma October 25, 2014 at 9:25 AM Brilliant write Dr Ram! Congrats on huge win!

Joseph May October 25, 2014 at 7:22 AM Congrats on a great win Dr Ram

Paul Callus October 25, 2014 at 6:40 AM A top rating for this clever write DR! the possessors and the possessed! Much enjoyed! Congrats on your win. // paul

Jan Allison October 25, 2014 at 4:44 AM very insightful write Dr Mehta:- Many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Kayod5 Kayode October 25, 2014 at 3:23 AM Congrats Dr. ,I'm happy to see you here a winner.Happy weekend.

Andrea Dietrich October 25, 2014 at 1:23 AM Dr. Ram, I loved the message of your poem here, the way you mentioned how people refer to it as "my disease" it is so true. We cannot own our diseases, and who would WANT to anyway. Well, congrats in my contest.

Eve Roper October 20, 2014 at 10:54 PM So well put, and I am one that is at fault of this. We or I should say I try to change but it is like an addiction. Thank you Dr.Mehta :) eve

Dan Helppi October 20, 2014 at 10:17 PM Hello Dr. Ram. I loved your poem, and others do too- perhaps this love will outlast you! Or this love, is it, a piece OF you!

Hija De La Luna October 20, 2014 at 8:44 PM glad to have read this today, Dr. Ram. full of wisdom and nice form

Joseph May October 20, 2014 at 7:57 PM Very nicely penned Dr Ram....and so true...good luck in the contest

Brenda Meier-Hans October 20, 2014 at 1:15 PM People are custodians, I love it. A very wise poem Dr. Mehta. I really like your words.