I Have To Depart Poem by Mehta Hasmukh Amathaal

It never occurred to me that I have to depart
I shall leave behind all and unknowingly part
Nothing may accompany as part of the agreement
The clauses were endorsed but forgotten for the moment

It is gentlemen’s agreement and promise
It was agreed upon to leave behind upon demise
For one reason or another it was totally missed
I was lost in worldly pleasure and very much pleased

As is said in clear terms that death is certain along with birth
Whoever has come on earth may have to perish or meet with the death
No one is immortal or blessed with permanent seat
If that is impression then it is clear attempt to cheat

No diamonds, gold or pearls may accompany
It may be in possession or had by so many
It is of no use and this fact no one can deny
You will go empty handed even without single penny

Whole life has gone into search of illusory things
They were never meant to give joy or something
It was worldly requirement to stand high in public
You had no power to achieve it through magic

You were given a mandate to lead simple life with honor
Some mistakes on your part were to be considered as minor
You were to be given benefit of doubtful entity as human being
No one was afforded special powers even if being a powerful king

You are given a chance to be as humble as tree
You are master of your acts to play it free
No one may question your wisdom
Even if you misinterpret it as freedom

It is intoxication to push over near death
Total disregard to the norms of strict health
Amassing enough of useless wealth
What will be then following forthwith?

If all were to be left behind
Then what was the aim to find?
Why were we so impatient and blind?
Mad race with adoption of cruel ways without being kind


I knew from real heart that it is futile
The life was spent like water meanwhile
When time came for enjoyment and sit
I was declared immobile and unfit

The whole scene moved with great space
I was very much part of it in any case
I know it is of no use to cry over past
I had to know its depth very fast

It is routine cycle for journey
Some may leave behind enough of money
They may not have feeling of curse or regret
It will be otherwise useless to feel at very late