All wealth you leave behind on earth
Hard-earned or not will vanish fast;
The health you nurtured since your birth,
In old age turns a thing of past.
The life you lived in honest ways
Or not is forgotten at death;
The feats attained in life-time days
Become effaced, erased by stealth.
God knows your mind and sees your heart;
You can’t deceive the Lord by art;
He is aware of your each thought
And actions done till you depart.
Only the good you did will stay
To earn you heaven’s place one day!
Copyright by Dr John Celes 7-10-2015
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Insightful poem dipped in philosophy of life. It, s an eye opener in a way for those running after worldly things like wealth and riches and consider it as an end. They forget that wealth as also health are means for leading a meaningful life. Ten points. Thanks for sharing.