** The Art Of Living Poem by RAJ NANDY
** The Art Of Living
THE ART OF LIVING!
Living life is a serious matter, I was told
in my early days,
To live this life properly one must amend
one’s ways!
Seeds must be sown and nurtured, before
the plant can grow to bloom, -
The art of living must be learnt, for it to
become a boon!
One must also look for something beyond
and above, -
With faith, hope and charity, - seeking
God’s love!
And soon you shall get addicted to living, -
Forgetting all your doubts and misgivings!
Though these platitudes all sound very true, -
But there comes a time in a man’s life, -
When life simply starts to overtake you! !
Like a philosopher now I sit and write and
also meditate, -
Writing verses about the art of living, - as I
contemplate!
Poetry has become a full time job as I sit and
write my verse, -
Happy with this mode of living, before things
could get any worse!
Now I live to read, and read to write, -
And that's the way I survive!
The art of living is no mean art, -
But one must choose one’s style of living, -
And embrace this life with thanksgiving!
- Raj Nandy
20 Mar 09
New Delhi
That's what you call living with a style. And I like your style, dear poet. Very natural, happy and confident. Well penned! : -)
Have something of your own interest....certainly not vicious...for the good art of living...inspiring
The art of living must be learnt, perhaps it takes half a life to consider a philosophy that works. However once on this road, the bumps grow softer as our journey's progress on lifes map gets older, then they begin to peter out. It was then the joy of life, through meditation and closer contact with God, true happiness came. So like you I sit I read, I write, I read some more, I study natures beauty and of course I read and write poetry. Raj, perhaps our role in life is to pass on those lessons, by writing beautiful poetry like yours. Regards Bob Blackwell
'...I live to read, and read to write, And that's the way I survive! The art of living is no mean art, But one must choose one’s style of living, And embrace this life with thanksgiving! ' Wonderful outlook to have in life...told there in excellent poetic style..good poem, Raj...inspirational...10
raj...it is a beautiful poem, telling us to enrich ourselves, in the art of living, in our own choice, anything which is good for our life and well being.yes, sometimes life overtakes usas you said, and we need to do a little retrospection, , , , and start off again.there is always something to learn in life.lovely write.! ritty
The second last line of this poem clearly states that one must choose one's style of living, - and make an art out of it! I am happy that this message was understood and also appreciated by the readers; though missed out totally by a senior person like Rakesh Bedi, as brought out by his comments! ! Thanks!
Sir, don't you think art of living ought to vary from individual to individual? It is very nice to know that you feel blessed and blissful in the company of words; which join to form verses....... regards!
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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12/5/2023 1:53:50 AM # 1.0.0.1118
raj, ...at this point of life, i think one deserves to do, what one likes best.be it poetry, or painting, or anything else which gives you joy.make the best of it!