Death - The sunset of life

Death - The sunset of life

A Poem by Abdur Raqeeb
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Everything comes to an end with death. We take with us only our deeds in the end.

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Oh! Visitors of this world,
Your final destination is your grave.
The travel of yours in this world,
Will last for only few decades.

All this fortune of yours will be of no use,
All this opulence will bring no escape,
Your final bed is your grave,
And still you don't care.

All the rich and poor will stand side by side.
All the powerful and weak will be side by side.
Your wealth will take you nowhere,
In fact, your money might bring more despair.

This small grave of yours,
Is in fact your real destination, your real home.
Where you will be asked about your travel,
After being descended into the gravel.

Haven't you witnessed anybody die?
Haven't you ever buried the deceased? 
Open your eyes and look around,
This is your first and last chance; The only chance to work for the time that lasts.

© 2012 Abdur Raqeeb


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Death is the great equaliser . Poignant good write.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Abdur Raqeeb

11 Years Ago

Glad you liked it! :D
You have hit where it hurts. Death is the inescapable reality of life and perhaps the only reality that matters. It is eternal and unavoidable. When we understand that then everything in life seems so trivial.
A very well penned thought.
Regards, DN

Posted 12 Years Ago


Very Well Written

Posted 12 Years Ago


Abdur Raqeeb

12 Years Ago

Glad you liked it!
Nicely written! :)

Posted 12 Years Ago


Abdur Raqeeb

12 Years Ago

Thanks! :D
when i read the first line
'Oh! Visitors of this world,'
i got idea what this poem is about :)
and there is no doubt in its reality
keep writing this type of stuff :)
you penned it great

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Abdur Raqeeb

12 Years Ago

Thank you!
Muhammad Ibraheem

12 Years Ago

mp :)
Sounds a bit like the great Solomon. Enjoyed the philosophy and te poetry!
Will read more! You have a head on your shoulders.

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Abdur Raqeeb

12 Years Ago

Thank you..
Perfect. We all need to know what we're striving for, and that is the life after death. It is the most sure thing in life...and yet we never ponder upon it.

I love the title by the way. Creative.

*90*

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Abdur Raqeeb

12 Years Ago

Thank you for the compliment!
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as always, beautiful poetry ..
and thanks for reminding us of the only reality time and again ..
wonderful job ..

Posted 12 Years Ago


Abdur Raqeeb

12 Years Ago

Thank you for your review!
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Wisdom in your words. Wealth won't insure a better death. People who know to enjoy each day with laughter and kindness won't fear death. They did their best. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Abdur Raqeeb

12 Years Ago

Glad you liked it! Thank you for reviewing.

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