Abdul Malik Mandani Poet Free verse

The Cycle of Life

If there’s a separation now
Take heart,
Because first
there was a union;

If there’s darkness now
Forbear,
Because first
there was light;

If there’s sorrow now
Be patient,
Because first
there was happiness;

If there’s despair now
Rejoice,
Because first
there was hope;

If there’s death now
Celebrate,
Because first
there was life!


~Brian Strand 265 contest

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Sandra Haight January 23, 2017 at 9:49 AM Such a lovely poem, Abdul. Congratulations for your placement on this short list of winners! Sandra

Jean Murray January 22, 2017 at 3:07 PM Oh my Abdul, you have brought me back to when I was first wed. Such a beautiful feeling to this poem. Congratulations.

Kim Rodrigues January 22, 2017 at 8:17 AM How beautiful is this! Love the truth! This could be spoken at occasions! Love it! Congrats, Abdul! Abdul Malik Mandani January 22, 2017 at 10:26 AM Thanks Kim. Appreciate your comment.

Claudia Polydoro January 22, 2017 at 7:26 AM Beautiful poem Abdul! Congrats on your placement :)