An Ode To Greed Poem by Matloob Bokhari

AN ODE TO GREED
I have seen the monster of greed burning fire in human hearts.
I have seen ruthless oppressors chained in weed and greed.
I have seen insatiable wants, made many cultures perished.
I have seen powers, upsetting cities not for freedom but greed.
I have seen hungry brothers eating carcass of their brothers.
I have seen voracious rich always in want, lonely in loneliness.
I have learnt from Ameer ul Momineen, Ali ibne -Abi-Talib.
A greedy is like a silkworm wrapped in cocoon, dies of grief;
If he possesses two valleys of gold, he will long for one more;
Greed causes grief; greedy eats, his hunger never ceases;
Neither he achieves his cravings nor can exceed destined life.
Love his master who said: 'In old age, greed becomes young.'
I have seen men on deathbed incognizant of God's grace:
Empty-handed they came; empty-handed they left arena.

COMMENTS: AN ODE TO GREED
Persian Khushi: Excellently composed. nice to see you again sir.my stance, 'greed is the root of all evil.'
Karyn Walker: Beautiful written stanzas Matloob. Vividly account of this tragedies of this world, Matloob! As usual, you are poetically captivating!
Farzana Altaf: Oh wow, I just came across this and it is such exquisite verse again.! ! The feelings you feel as you write permeate a readers mind as they read Bokari sahib. I love that you can do that...just beautiful and amazing poem. , I honestly don't get how you are so amazing at this... And they Just get better every time... today the best poem so far.. so much mystery of the greed only you can pull it off.. and you did Im in awe bless you
Laura Grillo Laveglia: This writing is how our world functions today! I can only hope that it resonates and brings light to the readers! ! ! Beautiful Matloob.
Michele Vizzotti-White: Excellent...one of the most brilliant writers i have ever encountered...great vision! ! ! great write! !
Ravinder Singh Chauhan: You have said very great lines. If we apply on ourself and understand the meaning of these words then the whole world become the heaven and one home and one religion for all. Mind divide us with ignorance
Amb Jann Gail Cole-LeBleu: It inspires me to know there are such good souls as you. I have despaired of finding people like you. To meet the most wonderful people like you is a great joy! ! ! Matloob, you are so special - a gem and a jewel.