Ram's the Man

A prayer or pleading is kyrielle
a cry of longing, a simple spell
to God we’d cry, yet, friends are told
Dr Ram’s words are better than gold.

So true you see, he’s mortal man
our goodly friend yes, but understand
He’d not want this, to pray so bold
Dr Ram’s words are better than gold.

A handsome, fine, and caring man
yet, no rival to God’s working plan
The best of man’s riches, I now hold,
Dr Ram’s words are better than gold.

And one can find no better teacher
than our Ram [besides a preacher]
So raise a cup and let knowledge unfold
For Dr Ram’s words are better than gold.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Mahrie Avatar
May 15, 2011 at 4:59 AM
hello there my friend just back again love this poem ... seems he is good man ... nice to know that Dr :)
Phookan Avatar
May 5, 2011 at 6:27 AM
Congrats Debbie on your win in this contest. A very fine tribute to him.love,gautami
Guzzi Avatar
May 5, 2011 at 4:18 AM
Debbie did know Ram was the word for God ;) LOL, so encouragable Ram!
Ronthorpe Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Nice job. Congrats
Brown Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 11:59 AM
Congratulations Debbie on your win in Joe's contest "Better Then Gold". Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 7:50 AM
You are a real friend, Debbie, making me feel quite nearer to your heart and muse. I would try to be what you expect me to be in your words, Thanks again. I am reading all poems again and so I came again to read it. You have rightly given due both to me and God. (My name is on one of the Hindu God Ram)hahahah.
Mehta Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 5:30 AM
Thanks Debbie for drawing me.hahahah. I always like the way you say things...Let knowledge unfold.. that is what we are doing on the soup..Congrats. Love and light
Sweetheart Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 8:48 PM
Congrats Debbie on your super win in Joe's contest with this stunning write on one of our premiere poets Dr. Ram.. enjoy luv..
Richards Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 4:00 PM
Such a fine tribute this is....and love that last stanza especially!!....from one teacher to another!!! :)
Devonshire Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 3:57 PM
I'll join you in raising a cup to Dr. Ram, Deb. You described him so well. Congratulations on your win! Best wishes, Carolyn
Kendrick Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 3:04 PM
Very complimentary..Enjoyed..Congrats..Sara
K. Avatar
April 17, 2011 at 12:20 AM
This is so cool, how you wrote a kyrielle in honor of Dr. Ram! I don't think I've tried this form-- awesome write, Debbie! I think you got yourself a winner here ;) hugs :)
George   Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 7:44 AM
such a difficult form that I haven't had the courage to try one yet. You do it with such grace and skill. Dr. Ram will be enchanted, for sure and a winning entry for the contest, for sure, Deb. You rock girl!!!! Lainie
Guzzi Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 6:53 AM
Thanks Andie! It took me forever to come up with something cause i think Ram would be embarressed [though very happy the nice Judge cares so much for him LOL] hopefull I have given both God and Ram their due ;) Light & Love
Dietrich Avatar
April 15, 2011 at 6:22 PM
oh,I love it, Debs. MAN. I love kyrielles too and you went and used a kyrielle. Dang, people are coming up with all these great ideas to do contests lately and they are ideas I wish I would have come up with! I think my muse is simply asleep lately. This is one of the best I've seen in this contest!
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