Walk the Tightrope

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Written 20 December 2024

This or That -Vol 29-Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Edward Ibeh

"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you." Bible- James 4:10 Walk the Tightrope The tightrope of life I ever do tread With fear in the deep sea of pride to fall And wish in fields of humbleness* to head, With zeal to the sky of glory to rise Through flow of verses from quill of my pen And at heel of a humble hill to lie. The tightrope of life I ever do walk With dread to dip in the ditch of ego And the glow of the inner self to stalk, With fright to sink in the well of conceit And yearning humility to relish In a bid to raise sparks of my spirit. The tightrope of life I ever do stroll With scare of being tagged with vanity And crave to be a humble, simple soul Who can dust his hands with crest of the soil And longs to step on the journey of life Without any fear of his coat to spoil. On the tightrope of life lies a fine line Between a pinch of positive pious pride And vile ego that needs to be defined To render the journey of human life, Whether across deserts or oceans, Free from frantic struggles and stormy strife. The tightrope of life I tread with balance, Moving slowly with gleams of humbleness From haughty folks to mark the difference, Embracing modesty as a close friend, Sparing a foul tongue against one and all And holding in high respect every man.

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Valsa George

Date: 12/30/2024 5:21:00 AM

The last stanza sums up the attributes of a man of refinement with qualities of head and heart. He should walk the tight rope of life with balance and humility; also with a resolve not to use the tongue to hurt anyone and holding others in high respect. Lovely and inspirational poem. Congratulations Krishnanand on your top placement. Wish you a New Year of Health, Happiness and Prosperity.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 12/29/2024 3:22:00 PM

Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest with this phenomenal poem, Krishnanand. I loved it. Very inspirational. Wishing you a Happy New Year!

Krishnanand Guptar
Date: 12/29/2024 11:17:00 PM

Thank you poet Ibeh for your heartfelt comments on the above poem, for appreciating it and its placement in the cosntest sponsored by you. I am also touched by your kind new year wishes. Let me reciprocate by wishing you and those dear to you a joyful New Year, blessed with fulfillment of your dreams.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/21/2024 10:01:00 AM

Hello Krishnanand Guptar, your poem is motivation .Good luck in the contest. blessings my friend. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/23/2024 10:16:00 AM

Hello Krishnaanand, i have read your new poem and commented on it. Thank you. i can use the light of all lights to brighten my life. I wish the same for you. my friend. /,Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/22/2024 9:09:00 AM

Hello Krishnan and, Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year. thank you for the brightness of the light. I wish you the same. Your welcome. I will read the titled pom you haave created. I hope all is well wwith you. . /Darlene/

Krishnanand Guptar
Date: 12/22/2024 7:55:00 AM

Thanks Darlene for visiting my page and appreciating the above poem. I wish that the Light that lights all lights* brighten your life and that of those near and dear to you on Christmas Day, during the coming new season and every season. (* Title of a poem I have recently posted on PS, which you may peruse, if you wish).