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

[Brother Rooster]

You've captured it all so well. It is a sincere tribute but also not just a lovely character study giving the reader some insight into the man but it's intersting how you've captured his influence on our culture and his legacy. Outstanding.

[Michael G.]

A wonderful tribute Tate, to a most worthy person. Truly, one of my heroes.

[David Scott]

It is hard to believe that so much was accomplished. He fought with conviction. He would not stand by and let the wrong prevail. He was violently convicted to give everything to prove his way of thinking. He createda new country from the desire to live his dreams. Yes! A fitting hero Tate. You have those same qualities in your work. The world is better for your poetry friend. It may save a life or a soul. It will in the least change this world as we have known it.

[Marie]

We cannot all have such an impact, for we were not all born to greatness. But we can all do something to further the light.

[ice]

It is impossible to tell how huge a leap humanity took because of the very existence of this man, the things he professed, and deeds that he done.
He is one of the most heroic men that ever walked the earth, in my opinion.
You have done him justice with this poem, Tate..and so you become part of his heroics by that connection..I am going to print this and hang it next to his picture on my wall..The inscription on my picture says simply "God Is Truth"
The poem will fit that saying well..

Namaste

[St.Jimmy]

I didn't knew in fact I didn't even expect that a non Indian would write a poem on Mahatma Gandhi (Bapu) and put his real and true character in his poem
and you had written exactly he was
he is the symbol of character,truth,non violence and values
He was the one who saved my nation and We are free because because of him
he fought against the British regime without any use of violence
I am glad to see that a non Indian is giving a tribute to the father of my nation
Hats off!
~Aaradhya

[Dusty]

Gandhi has been my hero and aspiring rolemodel for as long as I can remember. He would have been proud of this tremendous honor to him. You have done his memory well.
His light will forever shine on, as will yours....
Keep writing!
Wishing you the best...

[Kelley Quinn]

Tells an interesting story. Growing strong and battling what life throws at you. You wrote it in a spectacular way. Good job.

[LadyNaida]

Your poems are so deep.

[vandana]

Well written poem that highlights the noble qualities of a great personality. The last verse gives a beautiful message of love to mankind. Thank you for sharing.