Abdul Malik Mandani Poet Free verse

Say It Ain't So

I sought knowledge
I acquired wealth
I raised a family
I met my spiritual obligations
and paid my social dues,
Is this all there’s to life?
Say O Lord, it ain’t so!

I broke no hearts
I brokered no dubious deals
I was faithful to my vows
and lived within my means;
Is this all there’s to life?
Say O Lord, it ain’t so!

I dabbled in all forms of art
and savored classical music, 
Jazz, Rap and Rock n ’Roll
I immersed myself in the
world of literature,
I traveled to all the 
shores of the earth;
Is this all there’s to life?
Say O Lord, it ain’t so.

I dove deep into the
murky depth of envy,
I wallowed in the 
muck of self-pity,
I have flown high
on the wings of love
and descended into the
pits of hatred and jealousy;

Methinks there ain’t much else
If life can be summed up merely-- 
A tear here and a smile there,
A fall here and a rise there,
A melody here and a grunt there,
A sin here and a pardon there,
A peace here and a conflict there,
A life here and a death there...

I pray, O Lord…say it ain’t so!


~02/23/17
~Your Best poem 
in the last year contest by Silent One

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Robert Lindley February 10, 2018 at 5:47 AM Love this brilliant poem my friend. Much wisdom displayed and a positive look at life , if one but asks why.. A fav..

Eve Roper February 8, 2018 at 11:21 PM Congratulations on your win, Abdul! Great choice for the contest. Hugs Eve ~`*

Paul Marc February 6, 2018 at 8:38 AM Congrats on your placement. I read your reply below and you also have an excellent sense of humour. Abdul Malik Mandani February 6, 2018 at 4:20 PM All day, A.M or 'P.M.' Without the sense of humor, life's pretty rough; Say, isn't it so, Richter?

Line Gauthier February 5, 2018 at 8:36 PM I enjoyed reading your poem, Abdul. Congrats on your win.

Susan Ashley February 5, 2018 at 7:21 PM Abdul, I enjoyed the deep message in your excellent and compelling poem, your last stanza is especially thought provoking. Congratulations on your fine win. Warmest wishes ~Susan Abdul Malik Mandani February 6, 2018 at 4:21 PM Thanks Susan. Glad you liked it.

Agnes Krampe February 5, 2018 at 6:12 PM Congrats on your win, Abdul. Awesome poem!

Mick Talbot February 5, 2018 at 5:12 PM Congratulations on your joint placement Abdul. Your poem most poignant for me! Abdul Malik Mandani February 5, 2018 at 5:28 PM Thanks Mick.

Silent One February 5, 2018 at 3:45 PM I can see whey this is your best poem it is very deep and death is always a personal subject and the poem also highlighted your life's achievents... Congratulations on your placement in the contest, I am happy you entered and the poem will be showcased.. Abdul Malik Mandani February 5, 2018 at 5:27 PM I pray, O Silent One, is this all there's to your comment? Say, it isn't so? lol. Thanks a lot. I am so glad you liked this one. This poem sums up my concerns.