His Light Shown Bright

Left to us was this memory: Kindness, he lit by way he knew.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just a farthing for his childhood

poverty he met, for so long

Conquered through force of effort

he stood tall, as his arms grew strong

 

In his heart bold with life he lived

truth was the errant lover told

Not proud nor listless was the lad

who offered light of youth to old

 

First he came to were blind and dumb

ignorance, most cruel with its might

Harsh, cold and so unrelenting

he gave all he had to the fight

 

On through light of fearless nature

prejudice, once met he would brave

He hunted the cold screaming raven

to put her in an early grave

 

Along life's labored path he walked

jealous, persons followed him on

Enemies of kind nature

chased his spirit till near but gone

All that he would have been or done

love, he left behind for the fools

Gathered and scattered among us

as if just so many jewels

 

Left to us was his memory

kindness, shared by way he knew

Shown each a selfless character

he lit the way for me and you

Tate

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Author's Note

Would that we all could have such an impact upon mans own inhumanity to man. As Ghandi was once heard to say "If we look for an eye for an eye it will leave the world blind. In light of the horrific killing at the grade school in Connecticut this morning I would say we have learned little. Hold tight your children to your breast. When I am asked what I want for Christmas I always have to search my heart and the answer is always the same. I want every lonely child to know the love of their family. With that thought I am always reminded of those who pack for the weekend wait by the door for the parent who is just too busy to come get them this week. Loss of family is what makes for the dispossessed. My heart just bleeds for these poor families in Connecticut. For them Christmas will forever be the time that stole their hope, their future, their dreams.
This killing today was the 7th mass murder of 4 or more people in the United States this year alone.

Reviews

[Nativespirit]

If we listen to the sounds of silence and the passion of men like Ghandi and Mandella, or even the words of those who cry out for peace through their music, ah, the music, we would find ourselves able to walk the path laid out for us from the beginning with a lighter heart. Again, thank you for your words, your passion.

[Tate Morgan]

Hi Barb I ofen wonder if ever we will learn I doubt it

[THE LOST ROSE]

This poem should be seen beyond this site with his photo. What a teacher we had. This piece did him justice. Thanks for the reminder and creating this awesome powerful poem. Standing O!

[MNeilsen]

A wonderful tribute to such a great teacher. A really beautiful poem.

[ScarletCarson]

I like this better than Childhood Friends! :D A beautiful poem on one of the greatest teachers alive. :) He is truly someone worth remembering, someone who made his mark in history. :)

[Alicante lullaby]

TATE,NICE TOPIC YOU CHOSE...A GREAT MAN INDEED...I REMEMBER READING THAT HE CONSIDERED TRUTH HIS GOD...THERE ARE MANY GREAT CHARACTERS,SUB CONTINENT GAVE BIRTH TO,WHAT ABOUT JINNAH AND BENAZIR BHUTTO.....SORRY FOR THE CAPITALS......

[Helena]

Tate this was excellently written. Gandhi is at the top of my
list as one of my favorite heroes. If only more people had taken
notice of his teachings of love and peace back then, what
a different story in history would have been written.
Absolutely enjoyed by me. Thanks for sharing your thoughts
with us on this wonderful man. ~ Helena

[Salvatore Buttaci]

I very much like this last line especially.

[Siddartha Beth Pierce]

A touching ode indeed. I recently watched the movie 'Kundun' which much reminds of this type of life - one life for peace and tranquility despite the negativity that often prevails. A truly encapsulating write. Thank you for sharing this. You are a delight.
Light,
Siddartha

[~LeeAnn~]

wonderful.

[Martin See]

a fitting tribute to such a great man...we studied the life of mahatma ghandi in high school...his politics of inclusion and accepting diversity is truly remarkable...trying to unite india in those times was his life's achievement...well-written tate!

[LisetteCanWrite!]

Very fitting tribute here.. at first I truly thought it was Ray Charles.. as even the writing would hit home on many notes for another great man of our times.. the clear glasses threw me off though and made me realize it was not him.. as he was blind but always wore dark glasses about 98% of the time. The flow of this was fantastic.. the writing prolific.. these great men had journeys with much resistance they overcame.. keep up the great writing!!!