A Short Poem On:::::::::::::: "What if.............?"

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Jul 02, 2009 5:40 am Short Poem on:::::::::::"What if ?" #

Manohar Bhatia


Oh waelthy Man!
Would it spoil your plan,
"What if" you share,
some of your wealth
with a poor man?

Oh,Mother Nature,the Provider!
Would it spoil your plan,
"What if" you feed every
hungry soul on this planet?

Oh,Rainfalls,the benefactor!
Would it spoil your plan,
"What if" you quench
every thirsty living
entity on our earth?

Oh,Time,the Healer!
Would it spoil your plan,
"What if" you stood still
for a minute,to allow mankind
to introspect for ending wars
and ushering in an era of
peace and happiness for all?

Oh,Nuclear Weapons countries,
Would it spoil your plan
"What if" you eliminate
all your nuclear arsenal
and make this planet Earth
your real Home,free from
fear,domination,false
prestige and power?

Oh,Cricketers of the world,
Would it spoil your plan
"What if" you stopped gambling
So that,Cricket can again
become a gentlemen's game?

Oh,Jesus Christ,my Savior,my Master
Would it spoil your plan
"What if" you were born again
to lead the lost tribes
of our wayward humanity
into the Kingdom of Heaven?

____ The End ____

Manohar Bhatia


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Jul 02, 2009 12:59 pm re: Short Poem on:::::::::::"What if ?" #

Glen Hamilton Manohar,

Good questions. However, some of the things you mentioned, (nature, rainfall, time) ARE accomplishing the tasks you mentioned. It's just that there are either so many looking for a way to profit from their labor the rest can't see the benefits they provide, are they are so busy identifying what they don't have they can't see what they have.

As for the questions you ask of men? It is no secret that they are being led by the Destroyer, who would like nothing better than for everything in existence to perish

As for your conclusion? He is, as we speak. The difficulty is, he may be saying things the Majority don't want to hear. As you'll recall, they laughed at and ridiculed Jeremiah in his time, and Noah as well - didn't change the outcome. The key to hearing what needs to be heard, is not the eloquence of the speaker, but the willingness of the ears to listen to the message, and evaluate it on it's own merit. But people rarely do this. Everything is judged by what we already know (the Zen Master pouring tea for the Disciple). Unfortunately, most of our lives are spent absorbing the half-baked convictions of people with significant influence, and only a portion (often a small one) of all the pertinent information.

I, myself, have been a student of spirituality, and of the Bible, for many years. I have received my education from exposure to many different ideologies, from supposed scholars and experts, and from personal research and study. I believe my understandings to be fairly accurate, as far as they are complete (which they are not. Yet).

To say that there are none who have independently reached the same conclusions I have would be incorrect. I have found an Organization that seems to have a good foundation in the mystical 'TRUTH' that everyone else claims to have. This assessment is based, not on the specific answers they gave to my questions, but on how they approached answering them - they showed me evidence, in black and white; and not just from one place, but from many, highlighting the consistency of the mind of God (which most men DON'T have), from ANY Bible I chose to provide them with. But everyone laughs at them. Is that a detractor? Or is it a badge?

Sadly, however, as with all Earthly Organizations, they are comprised of Men, with all of the weaknesses, foibles,and jealousies that flesh is heir to.

Overall, a nice and thoughtful piece.

But if this is a short poem, I'm not sure I'd have the stamina to read a 'Long' one.

Be Well!

POB


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Jul 03, 2009 2:06 am re: re: Short Poem on:::::::::::"What if ?" #

dalip daswani
..on "hearing" and "listening" (are they the same?), and Zen...

...the following, adapted from a Zen story:


The client-patient left for his appointment carrying a flask full of his psychiatrist’s favorite beverage. He poured the doctor’s cup full, and then kept on pouring. The psychiatrist watched the overflow until he no longer could restrain himself, screaming: “It is overfull. No more will go in!”

“Like this cup”, the patient said, “you are over-flowing with your own opinions and speculations. How can you receive the truth of my life, unless you first empty your cup?”







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Jul 03, 2009 2:52 pm re: re: re: Short Poem on:::::::::::"What if ?" #

Glen Hamilton Dalip,

You asked:

”..on "hearing" and "listening" (are they the same?)”

I would have to say no. I have seen my ex pursue conversation where it was obvious she was hearing the other parties talk in that she waited until they were almost finished with their thought before she began expressing hers. However it was also obvious by what she said that she hadn’t been listening to what was said at all. A habit I have unfortunately picked up in the 12 years I lived with her.

” and Zen...”

This is much the story I had been referring to. Your new version adds a new twist.

”“Like this cup”, the patient said, “you are over-flowing with your own opinions and speculations. How can you receive the truth of my life, unless you first empty your cup?”

As in the previous version, it is difficult to learn if we already believe we know all there is to know. But in this version, having the patient pour for the Psychiatrist, he had a right to demand an open mind to pour out his views to – he was paying for the privilege.

Perhaps I do sometimes wax verbose. I have had 40 years to form my opinions, and used to associate with an organization that espoused public expression of opinions. I have cut way back, believe me.

But old habits die hard.

Be Well!

POB :-)


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Jul 09, 2009 8:57 am re: re: Short Poem on:::::::::::"What if ?" #

Manohar Bhatia Hi Glen,
Thanks for your comments on my poem:::::"What if?"
I was priveliged to read your wise thoughts and I learnt quite a bit...."The key to hearing what needs to be heard,is not the eloquence of the speaker,but the willingness of the ears to listen to the message and evaluate it on its own merit."

With regards,
Manohar Bhatia


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