Choice of Destiny
I recently unpublished one of my short stories because I didn't like it. I have expressed the same concept in the form of a poem.
Gozabo Gonzales was a man
Who found life to be pretty bland
Coins and notes he had plenty
But life was still somber
And not at all trendy.
He prayed every night
So he might try
To guess what is right.
"Why so sad?" God asks
"I know not what tasks to grasp,
To bring in joy
What mode should I deploy?"
Love himself he does
Yet satisfaction he can't have
God suggests a new style
To help others without any guile.
"A dollar here
A bread or two
To feed the poor
Is a charming way to prove
That you are for all
You are of all
And a heart to share
To show you care."
So he did, Gonzales hit
The jackpot of happy
No longer did he feel crappy.
He showered good deeds
On those in need
And felt blessed
From tears to the crest.
© 2019 Tiyasha Maitra
Comments
Tiyasha Maitra (author) from Gurgaon on October 29, 2019:
I am glad you liked it Brenda. Thanks for commenting.
BRENDA ARLEDGE from Washington Court House on October 29, 2019:
A good lesson in this one.
Much better to think of others.
You are more blessed by doing this than any other.
Good read.
Tiyasha Maitra (author) from Gurgaon on October 23, 2019:
I am glad you liked it Lorna. It's true, no amount of materials can measure up to the happiness in helping others.
Lorna Lamon on October 23, 2019:
I think this would have to be the road to true happiness - helping others. I enjoyed this uplifting poem.
Tiyasha Maitra (author) from Gurgaon on October 23, 2019:
Thanks Mr. Hansen
John Hansen from Queensland Australia on October 23, 2019:
A very good message of sharing.
Poeticnurse from Nigeria on October 22, 2019:
Very true, Tiyasha.
Tiyasha Maitra (author) from Gurgaon on October 22, 2019:
Thanks Ogbonnaya and Tia. In today's world selfishness has increased 10 folds. The division in wealth is so vast and unfair, it hurts me a lot.
Poeticnurse from Nigeria on October 22, 2019:
True happiness is found in putting smiles in faces.
A dollar here
Bread for two
to feed the poor.
Awesome you have here Tiyasha
Tia Miller from Arkansas on October 22, 2019:
This is beautiful, I really enjoyed it.
