On Life's Reflections
On Life's Reflections
With wails and cries a child is born
to start the journey of its life;
Childhood filled with fun and frolic
No place for any pain or strife;
And this I speak of persons blessed
In every way by God’s Grace.
Unfortunate child on other hand
is cursed with pain, hunger, and strife;
Childhood burden, and no fun
Life’s journey full of problems of life;
And this I speak of persons cursed
In every way there is no peace.
Nursery, school, college education
A definite journey toward progress;
Enlightens body mind and soul
Proper grooming brings progress;
And this I speak of persons blessed
In every way by God’s Grace.
With other child life is struggle
for basic needs he has to work;
So no schooling and no college
Provide food , else starvation lurks;
And this I speak of persons cursed
In every way there is no peace.
Fortunate ones .....
Prospects of higher education
And high paying jobs possible;
With fortunate young lads and ladies
Good things in life are available.
And this I speak of persons blessed
In every way by God’s Grace.
Poverty and illiteracy
mars chances of prosperity;
Menial jobs on daily wages
come to them till eternity.
And this I speak of persons cursed
In every way there is no peace.
Awaken O’ fortunate ones
in this hour of disparity;
Offer help to unfortunate ones
Make them journey towards prosperity.
And this I speak of persons blessed
In every way by God’s Grace.
O’ downtrodden, limit your families
Cut down cobwebs of illiteracy;
Education leads to enlightenment
Open doors to life of prosperity.
And this I speak of persons cursed
in every way there is no peace.
A lesser human .....
© 2019 Dr Kulsum Mehmood