“Could you please drop this quixotic attitude towards life”
Many told him that the way to successful life lay in excelling
Earning trophies in sports or studies because no one cared
If you are a caring person willing to go there extra mile to help someone
But his antipathy towards all worldly goals was clear
In a not so subtle way, he rejected all the advice, new and old
Unperturbed by the criticism he went on his merry way
Helping scores of fellow humans in his journey in life
When he departed this world, thousands mourned his passing
Many many more than a wealthy or successful man would ever have had
( I wrote this poem with one particular person in mind, Edhi, the creator of Edhi foundation. He was from very humble origin and established a network of country-wide orphanages and homes solely by donations from ordinary people)
In response to the following prompts;
YDWP;
3TC;
FOWC;
RDP;
Word of the day challenge;
#Keepitalive
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I love this and totally agree with your thoughts. Fame and fortune are worthless IMO. Touching other lives in a positive way is it’s own reward.
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Thank you Angie. Youโre absolutely right.
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A great tribute to the wonderful human that Edhi was. Fame and money only give momentary pleasure..
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Thanks a lot Shweta. He indeed was an amazing person
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What a sweet tribute. Great poem.
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Thanks a lot Lauren
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You are welcome.
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Quietly getting on with it, not seeking publicity or fame – one of a kind.
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Indeed he was. Thanks Keith
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