I placed my ears to the earth
I heard the weeping of mothers,
Who were preceded in death by their children
Those who died from the cruel hands of their abusers
The wars which delivered untold misery,
To every race, tribe and tongue
And in all of this,
I detected a poet of dignity
I tasted the dirt,
Spitting out the aftertaste of blood
The whole earth is saturated in a red tide
The righteous and the wicked,
How is it they share the same resting place?
Vanity upon vanities!
And with this,
I heard a poet thank his god for his measure of bread
Yet the earth has her own poem,
The wicked shall be vomited from my soil!
From the oceans, they will be collected,
Forced to give an accounting
And they will indeed be swept away forever!
As regards those resting?
From their slumber,
They will rise
Their tears will turn to joy,
And poetry will again be in harmony,
With every living thing,
And the words amen was heard from the east
I placed my eyes towards the heavens
And in its poetry,
I acknowledge the countless marvels and wonders,
Secrets within secrets
And it's poetry was flawless in its intricacies
And yet, in all of this,
Its heartbeat was given to the earth,
The good green earth
And clarity overwhelmed me,
As I recalled a poet who praised others,
Tributes with prayers,
Yet holding back from his own glory
And I realize,
It is the steps of the humble,
That achieves the blessings of poetry
Bill, I don't remember which poems I've read by you, but after reading this one, I will definitely read more. This is an exceptional tribute to an outstanding poet and a very classy gentleman. Kumarmani's support and encouragement have helped me in ways you can't imagine. Thank you for writing such a heart-felt poem!
A wonderful tribute to the Poet, Sri Kumarmani Mahakul, who has earned love, respect and adoration of readers by his beautiful poetry and most gracious heart.Let me quote - - I placed my eyes towards the heavens And in its poetry, I acknowledge the countless marvels and wonders, Secrets within secrets And it's poetry was flawless in its intricacies And yet, in all of this, Its heartbeat was given to the earth,
Beautifully powerful and ever so moving! .. A Very beautiful tribute to a beautifully blessed and inspiring soul! .. Thank you ever so much for sharing this! .. Ever so many 10S! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! +++++
SUperb Tribute to a fellow poet, we all love him, he is so honest, sincere and straightforward person who cares about everyone. He is generous as well. Yes he is ASSET to PH.....10
Wow! This is very amazing to see this wonderful poem that is filled with care, emotion and affection. Your valuable effort is highly appreciated. Wars in the past have given pain, agony and crying to this Earth. Earth has her own poems. Having peace and love still we hope good green Earth shines recalling dignity. Humble steps are always realized. An excellent poem is very brilliantly penned..10
Thanks to you my friend, though the earth has been abused and man has acted wickedly...it’s poets of peace such as you that are heard above all the negativity and cruelties
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Kumarmani is my friend. As English is his second language, I find a certain quaintness in his words. He is sincere, friendly, and one of the most active members on this site. He doesn't post dozens of poems each day; clogging up the new poem section with egotistical quantity over quality. Thank you for giving him his due!
Thank you very much my friend for your support.