Life Be Not Proud Poem by Robert Charles Howard

Life Be Not Proud



When proud ones boast
Of all that is loftiest
In his faith,
In her flag,
In the hue of their skin
The Devil licks his chops
In lustful salivation.

When caring souls
Reach out to offer
A bowl of rice,
A healing dose,
An understanding ear,
An open heart
Satan clutches his dry throat
Gasping for air.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Nalini Hebbar 22 August 2006

robert...can i say this is a masterpiece? ...beautifully structured...solid in content...packed with truthful emotions...just loved it...love...nalini

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Sandra Fowler 22 August 2006

Excellent title. Noble sentiments eloquently expressed. Praise for your caring soul. Regards, Sandra

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Emma Johnson 23 August 2006

A piece of brilliance. Susie.

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Joseph Daly 24 August 2006

This is great. It is just the sort of thing that faiths require the skill and imagination to take a concept (good/evil) and reduce it to a simple understaning without loss of meaning. I always have admiration for this sort of work which I think finds its parralel in the old political and agitational slogans.

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Konjit Berhane 26 August 2006

this is one of the best poems i have ever read...and i don't really have the words... so all i want to say is thanx for sharing... peace and love on earth **KoNi**

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Raj Nandy 09 June 2008

We need more caring souls and not those proud ones, Let the meek inherit this earth! -Raj Nandy

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Will Barber 09 March 2008

Amen, Maestro. Profound message - and a great title.

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Meggie Gultiano 21 February 2008

the message is powerfully packed..The piece said it all. It pays to be humble, and not to brag your talents, your riches and your position in the society.

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Nouri Black 30 November 2006

very good..i like it

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Esther Leclerc 04 September 2006

And this IS how it is... Well done and thank you, Robert. Esther

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