Paradise
a peaceful place
filled with all souls pure
and blessed
Paradise
where happiness knew no ...
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Paradise
a peaceful place
filled with all souls pure
and blessed
Paradise
where happiness knew no limits
happiness etched in everyone's face
darkness has no place here
sorrow is unknown
fear driven away to extinction
soothing the mind with all that is needed to live happily
walking slowly
in the corridors of heaven
i take a look at whats left of my life
things that i once wanted are out of my reach
things that i once had are nowhere in sight
my rucksack is empty
filled with all that i once thought are mine
strung around my shoulders tightly
my rucksack is
now just a lifeless piece of cloth
i stop and stare
wondering why i am here and not in "hell"
driven by the desire to succeed
rising each and every time from failures (like a phoenix)
with a will to live
looking to fill the rucksack as quickly as possible
with all things that is dear
with all things that was once mine
looking to regain my lost possessions
i walk slowly in the corridors of heaven
(like a beggar in paradise)
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Inspired by
Stop and Stare by One Republic
Gangsta's Paradise by Coolio
Another day in Paradise by Phil Collins
beggar in paradise also means a situation when you have everything yet feel completely helpless/lost. A state of total confusion similar to a "beggar" seeing food after going hungry for days.
At the same time it (can) also reflect the mindset of someone who wants to be in peace but is troubled mentally by situation(s)
Also refers to a situation where someone has everything yet feels totally lost as if something precious has been lost.
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Hey Spk,
Very well written. Many a time from outside we see people and think that what possibly could that person not have. I mean they seem to be so lucky and they might have everything. But that person might actually be like a beggar in paradise as mentioned in your poem.
Can totally relate to what you said. Very well written. I guess every person some where or the other passes through a phase in life where they feel this way.
Good one.
Madhuri
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Thanks Cindrella King :)
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Lovely one...
This poem too has some lights of darkness but well hidden in shine...
with all things that was once mine
looking to regain my lost possessions
i walk slowly in the corridors of heaven
(like a beggar in paradise)
Cindrella King
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Thank you Opulence :)
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Beautifully written! Very well said.... we are all beggars in God's paradise. God has a purpose, if he closes one door be assured he opens a thousand more.
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Thank you very much buddingindian :)
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VERY well written. It was so satisfying to my soul that I will return many times again to experience it repeatedly. I especially liked the way you described what you were writing at the bottom. Very rare to see. Kudos to you for your special style and skill.
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Thank you Krishnan Bala :)
It is true many a times ppl do not respond simply because they are not in the same wavelength as the poet :)
As far as possible i try to given an explanation to what i write (sometimes).
Thanks for dropping in.
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Dear spk100,
I liked the poem and also the import of the same well described. This is a nice attempt as most of the poets come on the screen with out explaining the meaning when it is not obvious .The mind-set unless in resonance will be able to make vey less impact, and evidenced by the number of fewer responses.
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Thank you Poonam :)
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