Life 1 - Live A Full Life Poem by Geeta Radhakrishna Menon

Life 1 - Live A Full Life

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We never asked God
May we be born? Did we?
We just knew,
When life was infused into us
That we are alive!

Life is
Like a vast canvas,
We have to splash pleasant hues,
With good thoughts & actions,
To make it a beautiful painting.

Just as we are born without
Any permission or sanction;
Death too, snatches us away
Without any kind of signal,
Any indication or warning!

But while we live,
We are the masters,
We have a choice,
To lead a contented life,
Whatever may be our destiny.

I am deeply saddened and upset
To hear the death of friend's daughter,
Just eighteen years old. She was
A Kathakali & Mohiniattam danseuse,
With a promising, bright future.

It was not a natural death,
She committed suicide by hanging.
The parents were devastated,
The artistes were shocked,
The whole village wept!

Have we the right to kill ourselves?
Can we not leave it to the Almighty?
Birth and death are God's plans
It is not for us to interfere; But we have
An option, to live life fully till it lasts!

Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Topic(s) of this poem: suicide,sorrow,death,life
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
A friend of mine spoke to me, this afternoon, on the telephone with the shocking news about losing his precious, only child. He had big dreams about her and building an institute to promote art and artistes, classical dance and music. His daughter just turned 18 and he had gifted her a car. She was the apple of his eye. He cried while talking and listening to him my heart wept too. I am not mentioning the names here, being a very sensitive and delicate matter. Kerala has the highest number of suicide cases in India. What prompts the youth to take their own life in despair, is a matter of grave concern. In this case, it was not poverty, she had everything in her favour. Then, what happened? The parents have no idea what prompted the young dancer to take such a drastic step. With prayers for the grieving parents and family for the unbearable loss of a child.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Rose Marie Juan-austin 05 April 2022

My heart melts for the parents who are caught unaware of what happened to their beloved daughter. So devastating indeed. We cannot really tell what is going on inside one's mind. There is an alarming increase of suicidal cases nowadays and even for the past few years.

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 05 April 2022

I hope government and school authorities must undertake measures to increase awareness and provide some measures to curtail /prevent this sad incidence.

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 05 April 2022

A very rhoughtful write, Dr. Geeta. Great insights on a very important issue. Very timely. To mu Poem

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 05 April 2022

Thank you, Dr. Geeta for sharing. A noble and kind act indeed. To my Poem List.

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David Wood 16 February 2022

Your poem is full of wisdom, as usual, and such sadness at the loss of an only daughter. All that's left is to offer comfort and kindness.

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Dr Dillip K Swain 17 March 2023

Life is Like a vast canvas, We have to splash pleasant hues, With good thoughts & actions, To make it a beautiful painting....only an artist like you can express this way dear madam. It's a beautiful poem.

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Anjandev Roy 17 March 2023

This is a magnificent piece......thank u, dear poetess.....

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Dr Dillip K Swain 08 September 2022

A fantastic dancer, an artist and a wonderful poetess. I admire this multi -faceted genius and lovable person... great! !

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Dr Dillip K Swain 08 September 2022

A precious poem. I don't know about your dreams but I understand that you are blessed soul.

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Bri Edwards 10 August 2022

Are you Roman Catholic? Do you oppose birth control and abortion? ?

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