A Lesson Of Life (Fate) Poem by Ahmad Shiddiqi

A Lesson Of Life (Fate)

Rating: 5.0


(dedicated to Mr. Robert Howard, a great artist and poet friend at poemhunter)

Whatever I do
I must choose
That or this
I can’t do two
Let’s hear, watch, and enjoy
Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde

Wherever I go
I mustn’t return
Above sky or below ground
I may shake my elbow
Let’s hear, watch, and enjoy
Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess

Whoever I praise
I fully do it
Good or bad
It will cost high price
Let’s hear, watch, and enjoy
Verdi’s La Forza del Destino

Whenever I progress
There is no clue
It’s up to you
I feel we’re waves
Let’s hear, watch, and enjoy
Debussy’s Pelleas et Melisande

However I try hard
Not to disappoint God
Maybe I’m not satisfied
But at least I do for my pride
Let’s hear, watch, and enjoy
Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov

Forever I yearn
Fortune that I earn
Still can’t compare
Love that you share
Let’s hear, watch, and enjoy
Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas

(inspired by Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture)

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Robert Howard 14 October 2008

Ahmad, Thank you so much for the dedication! What a fine of choice of pieces to include in your poem. Collectively they sound the myriad faces of fate.

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Rajaram Ramachandran 21 October 2008

There is a musical tone in your poem

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Alison Cassidy 24 October 2008

This poem has such a pleasing format Ahmad. Like a good children's book, there is a sense of familiarity as each stanza unfolds and surprises at the same time. Love your choice of musical works and the masterful way in which you incorporate them into your poem. It is said that inspiration is the springboard of creation. Your beautiful poetry certainly attests to that. love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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Philosophy of a DewyFlower 25 January 2010

a vivid poem I like it! Thanks For Sharing Ahmad

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Surayya Abbas 31 May 2009

Very nice. Simple style.I like so much.

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Omar Ibrahim 26 May 2009

i am a fan of you! ! ! ! your poems give me a good impression about you! .....i really enjoid this poem.

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rago rago 14 May 2009

you have made the lession of life very simple and true.......a fabulous and great poem.........

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Katherine Ng Li Hoon 27 October 2008

Nice and impressive write!

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Ahmad Shiddiqi

Ahmad Shiddiqi

Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia
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