Inspirational Quatrains.6. On Being Humane Poem by Valsa George

Inspirational Quatrains.6. On Being Humane

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Utter words of warmth to all you meet
If not possible, give a pleasing smile!
Every one can offer it absolutely free of cost
Sure it will leave the world less hostile.

Lend your ears to what others have to say
Having none to share is the greatest bane
When you listen, their frustration you allay
And rid them of all their unvoiced pain

Visit someone who is left desolate and lonely
Your presence will relieve them of their pain
Such a gesture will be counted as godly
It will give them a joy, they can hardly feign

Try always to sow the seeds of cheer
And make everyone happy around
To the needy, some little help volunteer
And feel for those in sorrow drowned

When we strive to take others’ cares away
No doubt, the purpose of our life fulfills
And peace and joy in our lives come to stay
For love is the panacea to all human ills

Thursday, August 27, 2015
Topic(s) of this poem: love and life
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
Today is Onam for all Keralites. It reminds us of the golden reign of Mahabali and the days of happiness and prosperity when everyone was treated equal and no gap existed between the rich and the poor. Truth and Justice, Compassion and Co operation were the leading 'mantras' of the time. Now when such virtues are fast fading out, let us once more assimilate the spirit of Onam and think of our obligations and duties to our fellow beings and strive to make our lives and the lives of others happy.

Wish you all a HAPPY ONAM!
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Kumarmani Mahakul 27 August 2015

Try always to sow the seeds of cheer And make everyone happy around To the needy, some little help volunteer And feel for those in sorrow drowned.........Yes, as human, we must sow seeds of cheer that will return us the same. We must feel the sorrow of others. Very nicely and aptly presented. A marvellous poem indeed. ....10

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Kumarmani Mahakul 27 August 2015

Happy Onam to you and all Keralites and to all over world.

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Jaishree Nair 28 August 2015

Wow .a wonderful message that should definitely be propaganded and made viral.It has great relevance today as it adds to the importance of this day Thanks for the wonderful write.

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David Wood 28 August 2015

Happy ONAM to you too. It doesn't cost any money to show kindness to others. Lovely poem Valsa.

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Kelly Kurt 28 August 2015

Beautiful! These things are so simple and free to do. I live by these guidelines and wish all humans did. Thank you, Valsa

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Edward Kofi Louis 10 January 2017

Warm words. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

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Savita Tyagi 01 September 2015

Thanks for the timely reminder in lovely poem form. Wish you a happy belated Onam.

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Tirupathi Chandrupatla 30 August 2015

Happy ONAM. The words of wisdom delivered remind me what to do. Such reminders are needed time and again. What if others said before? It does not matter. Repeat them again and again in words of your own.

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Madathil Rajendran Nair 28 August 2015

Wonderful tips on the occasion of Onam. Very nicely structured and worded. I wish I could live them. (10)

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Daniel Brick 28 August 2015

Do WE ever need a celebration like ONAM - it's on my calendar from now on! More significantly I'm posting it in my heart. VISIT SOMEONE WHO IS DESOLATE AND LONELY - My best friend of 50 years is confined to a rehab center because of a traumatic brain injury; for 1 1/2 years I visit him once a week, he recognizes me, calls me by name, but there is no further sharing of memories or conversation. I read him every new poem I write, I read him poems he has written in the past - no discernible response. Seeing these desolate lonely visits in the context of ONAM will be an immeasurable help to me. As we say at PoemHunter, thanks for sharing, Valsa!

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