He was given a life
A life devoid of life
He lives just to live
He breathes just to live.
A life anchored to pain
Suffering and total disdain
A life born into poverty
And stays in poverty
Is he in hell or purgatory?
Is he born just to die?
Who will free him
From this bondage
Of total nothingness?
He glimpsed at the horizon
He saw a dying moon
Dark clouds like cobra
Ready to snap his life.
Is he born just to die?
If this is his fate
I hope he will inherit
The Kingdom of God.
Copyright 2020, Rose Marie Juan-Austin, All Rights Reserved
A life without life is a love without a beloved. a nice poem by a great poetess.
There are some such lives wedded to poverty and misery with nothing in life to hope for. Compared to them how fortunate we are! They are also God's creation and He must be reserving a place for them in the land of bliss, once they disappear out of life. I believe that those people will be meted out justice in the other life. This poem mirrors the harsh realities of life. A very touching write. A 10
A life born into poverty! ! ! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
Wow! A poem of substance that reads brilliantly. With a message that really hits home its poetesses deep concerns about a solitary human soul that has to endure the unendurable. And a great metaphor mirroring how lucky we are to be born not into a world of constant struggle and hardship. Five stars Rose Marie and I wish I found it sooner. Take care and again thanks for making me pause, reflect and think.
of total nothingness? .......brilliant write......thanks for sharing.....anjandev roy.
8) I think this is the completest reply about your expectations for the man after his death, whether he'll go to the Kingdom of God or not. Cross References in the Holy Bible, please read Luke 23: 42 Then he said, " Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom! " Jesus and that man were hanging on the cross at Golgotha, and this happened! The greatest example that Jesus is truly a man, God, who loves very much mankind.
7) ..About your last 2 lines: I hope he will inherit The Kingdom of God. Do you still remember The Crucifixion? Jesus hang amongst 2 thieves. Next to Jesus said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom! ” and Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” I have read that Bible text time and again. YES! This man must have a sincerest longing to go to God, and he will be received by Him, sure!
6) I am truly impressed, most tragic and saddest poem I ever read, dear great poetess. I hope he is a member of a church, the church can help him in his daily needs, no? A 10++++++++++++++ Full score and much much more for this magnificent poem and............... To MypoemsList! Thank you so much for sharing this great social-engaged poem. Truly very touched by your last two lines from your last stanza. Such a loveliest soul you have, dear great poetess. (7)
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
A brilliant poem with a befitting title! Thanks for sharing.....10++++++