Memory Poem by Ahmad Shiddiqi
Memory
(dedicated to the memory of my friend, Mr.Shimon Weinroth)
a voice from heaven
you heard
saying unto you
for you rest from your labors
suffer you not
at your last hour
deliver you not into
bitter pains of eternal death
a short time to live
it were a shadow
is cut down
like a flower
God gave
God hath taken away
we can carry nothing out
we brought nothing into this world
though they were dead
whosoever liveth and
believeth in God
shall never die
let perpetual light shine upon
do not fall into darkness
lead into the holy light
grant everlasting rest
(he passed away on December 9,2008)
God gave God hath taken away we can carry nothing out we brought nothing into this world - love these lines..truly..i do believe... I know..his soul is with God now.. Lovely poem..Thanks for sharing...
Hi Shiddiqi, I am really saddened to hear that Shimon had passed on.Such a talented person.I had communicated with him online at poemhunter several times.I felt as if I had known the guy.My condolences go out to his family.I deeply regret his passing.Your poem here is a sure expression of his life and how much he will be missed.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/26/2024 9:18:45 AM # 1.0.0.1119
Highly philosophical with a nice message to the humanity!