My Hero Poem by Matloob Bokhari

MY HERO

Man is God's masterpiece, His crowning achievement.
Some higher than angels, some worse than beasts.
My hero is God's friend, gives charity in his prayer.
No one is like him in legends or in land of spirits.
He is pure, gentle, learned, an intellectual being.
Truly virtuous, without fear, without reproach.
Brave as a lion, yet with a grace, a gallant warrior.
A generous foe, a poet, a soldier, and a saint.
In a state of Divine ecstasy and bewilderment,
Reflects upon universe and its ordered structure.
Sets splendid example of character to the world.
Always eats and dresses in a simple way.
Detests the world with all its pomp and show.
Spends all he earns to help the poor and needy.
Loves Allah; for His sake, loves His whole creation.
Does not go to excess, moderation is his guide.
Doesn't refuse a man food even if to his foe.
Does not use a cane even on his camel or on mule.
Doesn't strike a man, unable to defend in the arena.
He scorns everything that is false and low.
Identifies his happiness with honour and virtue,
God granted him wisdom, so sheds tears in His fear.
In God's fear, his body becomes as stiff as a wood.
Considers, death sweeter than honey, a reality
And life merely a shadow of a cloud- a dream

COMMENTS: MY HERO
Farzana Altaf: Beautifully crafted piece... Very well thought and written... Really impressed… He is Hazrat Ali (AS)
Amb Jann Gail Cole-LeBleu: You are such a deep thinker and wise man, dear Matloob! I love your heart and soul as well as your words
Karyn Walker: Such a human being with these qualities was then and still is a great man and I want to know this man who is so blessed. I shall be so grateful. God is so good!
Sylvester: Omg this is amazing! ! ! ! A beautiful wisdom is gained. Thanks a million for sending it to me. And its good to know we both have the same hero!
Laura Grillo Laveglia: nice to hear from you my friend and hope all is well! Enjoyed your poem.
Kristy Raines: Very nice Matloob. Closing lines great.
Sheikha A: this is haqeeqat, the absolute truth
Bianca: While I personally do not follow organized religion, I do believe in a greater power. I also think that you very clearly portrayed your admiration for the simple man who chooses to live his life on an honorable path. I'd say you succeeded here. Cheers! Miss B
Robyn Selters: Thank you for sharing your thoughts.Certainly some laudable and noble aspirations.Man certainly is God's crowning achievement and it is up to each of us individuallyto reflect that we are made in his image and can emulate His lofty qualities of love, justice, wisdom and intelligently and humanely handled power. Thanks for your writing your vision. Sincerely, Robyn
Harriet: Such a beautifully written piece! Matloob, much appreciated!
Kevin M. Hibshman: wonderful work my gifted friend! !
Lyda: You have a gift for writing. So thought provoking and beautiful imagery!
RAJ NANDY: xA meaningful composition my friend! In man lies embedded the power to become the creator or the destroyer, the 'shaitan' or the saint! Through good thoughts and good deeds let us promote that God-like power embedded within, to make this life worthy of living! Thanks for sharing, -Raj
Sylvia Frances Chan: xDear POET LOVE, I love the way you describe MY HERO as: He is pure, gentle, learned, an intellectual being. Yes! That intellectual being, that we (since we are created alike His Being) are and less understood by fellowpoets, especially the ones closest are most oftentimes the most offended persons in our life. HOW is this possible? This is a stupid habit in a most cleverest situation. instead, we ought to be most happiest. Ah, it seems that we as mortal human beings have never enough and oft spits dirt to each other because of great jealousy and that we never deserve that spitting. Let us be as YOU, sportive man, a true lover of poetry and know WHO are the most smartest and you can appreciate them too, as I have seen in your comments to all poets. But some beautiful poetesses possess the inner soul like the devil himself, they deny every honest true word we possess and blow us away with their greatest fantasy and lies. But we could not do anything against this worst devil'd habit, so we just go further with our busy creations: writing poetry or painting some impressionistic paintings. I repeat here dear POET LOVE: these lines of you I like most: He is pure, gentle, learned, an intellectual being. I love GOD the creating One and the One Who love us most unconditionally. GREAT POEM here, dear Matloob, smart worded and use of wise words. Thank you a very lot for sharing. YES, dear, THE DEVIL HAD SOUGHT ME LAST NIGHT, BUT I KEPT PRAYING TO GOD that that evil creature BE DISAPPEARED FOR GOOD OUT OF THAT PERSON's LIFE. Persons are always good and innocent, but the devil is most of the times the reason for the useless quarrels. MAY THAT PERSON NOW OFT SLEEP TIGHT every night. It is for me very easy to get rid of such a person, but then GOD IS VERY ANGRY because I am harmed just like that. THANK YOU MATLOOB FOR THE TIME and place given. I am proud to be a good poetess, who never harms a person and loves to create. Sorry if there are some typos, since typing is not my strongest side.