Rubaiy ( craving for wealth)

The Rubáiyát is a Persian form of several quatrains. Its name derives from the Arabic plural of the word for "quatrain," Rubá'íyah. This, in turn, comes from the Arabic Rubá, meaning "four."

Throughout your life for wealth you crave,

Where will you hide all that He gave?

There are no pockets in your shroud,

There is no locker in your grave.

Reviews

[Vatsal Rohilla (account..]

Very well written, Shabeeh Haider. At first, when I read the word "Rubáiyát", I didn't get what it meant, but then I found out that it is a very familiar thing- just the name is different. You call it Rubáiyát in Arabic- I suppose- and I know it as "shayiryi".
A very good theme- you have attacked the people's quest for wealth which goes on incessantly, but do the people know that they will not take their wealth with them when they will leave the world? There is no locker in your grave....fabulous line.
Well-written. Keep writing, especially Rubáiyáts and Ghazals.

[Shabeeh Haider]

Rubaiy is also a term for four lined poetry in hindi, urdu and persian. Thank you for your very favourable words

[Vatsal Rohilla (account shifted)]

oh, I didn't know that...thanks for adding to my knowledge

[Kathy Van Kurin]

"Rubaiy (craving for wealth)
Shabeeh Haider,
This is a four line perspective of questions which are important. Wealth is good but can also be a prison. Money does not bring company of true love and the simple things work just fine. As time passes the reality of mortality becomes more real. As you say in the fourth line: "There is no locker in your gave." Point well taken.
Blessings,
Kathy

[AliciaB]

COOL. This poem is very well-written - meter, rhyme scheme, meaning, everything. I especially like the final two lines. They are freaky to think about, but very true. You present a layered and thought-provoking perspective on wealth - it is a gift from God, but it is one that we tend to abuse and place too much emphasis on, and in the end, we can take none of it with us. Very nicely done!

[Shabeeh Haider]

Thank you Alicia, for your kind review

[Gee]

Indeed, we try so hard to collect, gather, and then pop out clogs and leave with nowt. Really liked this poem

[Shabeeh Haider]

Thank you, Gee

[Flower]

I wish it was longer. If a stanza makes me speculate, a couple more might make me weep (the kind that makes your soul a bit lighter so that you can float a few more inches closer to heaven). Ahsant, Shabeeh.

[Shabeeh Haider]

Golnaz, I am glad if my words can have that affect.
This is a Rubaiy, and they are four line poetry in which the first, second and fourth lines have to rhyme..

[Flower]

Oh, thanks for that tidbit of information.In that case, I really have nothing negative to say :)

[Woody]

how right you are, Haider! what's the use of amassing a great wealth if one is going to leave it behind?

greed is a deadly sin, isn't it?
well done, my friend. I was expecting a love poem. this came as a nice surprise.

[Shabeeh Haider]

I can surprise at times. :)
Thank you for your review

[Lydia Shutter]

Nope, you can not take it with you, that's for sure. There are so many more important things in life than wealth. Well said. Lydi**

[James]

I always enjoy spiritual poetry, especially when it comes with a lesson. It's an old lesson, but one we can't hear enough. Greed is deadly and the punishments are eternal.

[Shabeeh Haider]

James, I am glad you enjoyed my humble words. Thank you

[Happy hours]

Bitter truth of life...you have to leave bare hand from the world..
nicely written...

[Fahmida Mehreen]

From the eyes of a believer, I see your dedication towards your Creator and your humbleness and fear of death. As I may have said earlier as well: death is certain; life is not.

May He guide us down the right path, give us a good life and a merciful death. Ameen.

This is one of the most wonderful piece I have come across so far. I am opted to quote it at some point or the other, if you permit me to. :)

[Shabeeh Haider]

I have a very strong faith in the Creator and every thing else is secondary. Your words "death is certain; life is not" sums up everything. I am humbled by your words and I am honored that you think my lines are worthy to be quoted. I just hope you would acknowledge me when you quote my lines. Stay blessed and nice to meet you.

[Fahmida Mehreen]

Thank you for giving me the privilege. Of course, you'll be acknowledged.
Nice to meet you too. :)