What shall remain of a man?
The memories of his laughter or
Things woebegone.
What shall remain of a dream?
The failure to accomplish it or the
urge to go on.
What shall remain of a promise?
A reason to believe or
not to.
What shall remain of a heart?
The quiet meat
Or echo of it beat.
What shall remain of a poet?
The words or musical
Breath.
What shall remain of a wish?
Hopeful heart or
eyes unlit.
What shall remain of a day?
Scorching heat or bright
Sunshine.
What shall remain of anything, anyone?
Silence or the sound
Footsteps or the sand
Time shall tell.
alpha and omega... what shall we have in life if we are happy? .... a happy heart what shall we have in hearts when we are glad? ...a peaceful love... what shall we have in love if there is you? ....aaammmm, maybe my simple smile..
then what shall remain...... and I take delight in weal and seek relief reading your poe and what shall remain...... cos -do you know how much I owe my cheeks often been bedewed just reading yours with gratitude I was so moved reading your poem so my thoughts just flowed -10 anjali
'What shall remain of anything? what remains Is what it began as....' ? ? ? ? ? Hardly. Many things change (exceptions notwithstanding) . For one, YOU have changed, haven't you? For the better (I hope!) . But ofcourse, opinions differ. Its meant to be. THAT has not changed..! ! Cheers. Subroto
i love this Nikunj, esp. the last stanza....indeed what shall remain... can only be answered by the last one standing.....
'Silence or the sound Footsteps or the sand...' Both actually. Alternating, when not continuous (as in sound) . Yin and yang... Importantly, Nikunj, do leave some footsteps behind...in the hearts and minds....lest the sands blow 'em away.... Cheers. Subroto
Great description of choices. The whole body filled with question after question and then the last line says it all. This poem has a world of wonder written inside of it. Time tells all it is true. Thanks for the invitation to read! :) Deborah Cromer
a great thoughts and well versed theme.... What shall remain from a poet like you? Is the legacy of your virtues and wisdom...
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
From ashes to ashes, a void to a deeper void and from darkness to higher darkness is what this journey is all about. And that is the ultimate!