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

[JC]

A testament that the pen is mightier than the sword...

What a great subject to write on, and as always the meter is flawless. The last line is my favorite.

JC

"Be the change you wish to see in the world"....Mahatma Gandhi

[RainyDay]

As usual your poetry is beautiful. I can as likely tell you how to improve as I could tell Pepe how to score a goal. I am inspired by your rhythm and the importance and vitality of your poems.

Once Again Blown Away,
Rainy.

[MarkGMelvin]

Such a fitting and noble tribute for such a gentle man

[LJW]

Unfortunately it is the way of the world that men of great kindess are not lauded, if at all, it is after their lives have ended, at the hand of the most unkind of man. To have labeled him a martyr seems a huge disservice. He was perhaps on of the bravest men that ever lived, going on foot through territory hostile to spread his message of spirituality and human connectdedness.

[Jeff Miller]

Great tribute, great piece, all around great! Keep it up!

[Melanie Jane Boicourt S..]

Loved it. The font added a nice touch too. We should all strive to be just even a little bit like that. I can't say anything that hasn't already been said in the other reviews so I will end with that.
Love All, Melanie

[Ebb and Flow]

Simply beautiful. He was truly a beautiful soul willing to sacrifice for what he believed.

[Stacey Watts]

Very inspirational beautiful tribute. A nicely written poem for a wise man. Excellent piece.

[emmajoy]

A fine, sincere and gentle tribute for one of the great men in our planet's history.

Thank you so much for sharing.

[Sagela]

this one is a great piece. It leaves us with a sense of peacefulness at the end, which I love. Good job!