Footprints Of A Poet Poem by MELVIN BANGGOLLAY

FOOTPRINTS OF A POET
Melvin Banggollay

The fate of all mankind may not be the same
for they have different faith to proclaim
few may be lucky to have all they claimed
but others may only have misfortune's fame.

Many may rest their laurel ahead of the others
to write their poetry to inspire more brothers
while some may remain longer but not forever
in this world to tingle their pen to write with luster.

But blessed are those whose footprints remain
in the heart of anyone who seek a gentle refrain
from the troubles of life sometimes full of pain
with the luster of their sublime wisdom's gain..

Greatness of our lives we need to discover
Is not measured how long we breath with power
but on how we share our life for our brothers,
how we love, and care for the sake of others.

The holy bible said, 'What profit for a man
If he gains the whole world but losses his soul'
What good then if we had all what we want
but never we dare to help a troubled soul?

Empty then the charm of your heart for others
Let the gentle words of your mind guide a brother
Share your hands to help a brother or a sister
For the goodness you have done for others
Is the footprints you will forever be remembered.