Dr.Ram Mehta Poet Free verse

To a Disheartened Poet

O, the disheartened poet
that cannot be the end
And that never the end.
You still have ink in your pen
and strength in your hand,
control the destiny.
The earth hails spring in full choir
and the winds kiss the perfumed 
garments of the earth.
Trees still have leaves on them
as one falls, the another rises.
The night has fallen
but the morn is not far behind.
So all is not lost till it’s lost
and till then let there be hope.
Feel the spirit of the lovely spring
With dreams to live up, after wintry rest.
We have only one life to live.
This life isn't Dress Rehearsal of a drama

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December 9, 2014
Form: Free Verse
Third Place win

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Karen Da August 18, 2018 at 11:15 PM This one's very touching to me. I so love the message of this poem. Nice work..

Grace Mutindi January 27, 2015 at 2:02 AM Hi Dr. Ram, an insightful poem, very true...its only over when it is over.

Poet Destroyer A December 27, 2014 at 10:33 AM Dr Ram, Congratulations on your win. I'm finally making time to read every entry, intended for me in Shadow's Hamilton depression contest. It was a tough fight, however at the end I prayed, and asked to take over and he did. WOW, it was what I call a miracle. Thanks for lifting my day with this poem... Love LINDA

Joe Maverick December 20, 2014 at 8:24 PM A most special write from you Dr Ram, there is real freedom in this 'free verse' I see you gained a win with this, as I would expect...' good to read today.

Brenda Meier-Hans December 12, 2014 at 8:46 AM Congratulations on your win Dr. Mehta

Andrea Dietrich December 10, 2014 at 3:09 PM I don't know your place in this contest, but I hope it was a high one because you did really well with the theme, and I liked how you GAVE advice on how to cheer up. WEll done, and congrats.

Matthew Anish December 9, 2014 at 9:34 PM No, Life is not a dress rehearsal but the real thing! Poets often become disheartened and need cheering up. You do that here and thanks for the congrats. Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

David Fisher December 9, 2014 at 5:48 PM This is so well said, Dr Mehta...uplifting to all

Jan Allison December 9, 2014 at 11:06 AM very uplifting write Dr Mehta:-) Hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight December 9, 2014 at 9:20 AM Dr. Ram, very uplifting with encouraging imagery for our ailing poetess, PD. Congratulations on your win. Sandra

Dr. Upma A. Sharma December 9, 2014 at 7:50 AM Congrats on ur winning awesome write Dr. Ram!

Shadow Hamilton December 9, 2014 at 7:07 AM congrats Ram on a write that lightens the heart and for your support hugs