Friday, January 3, 2003

The Life Of Man Comments

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The world's a bubble; and the life of man less than a span.
In his conception wretched; from the womb so to the tomb:
Curst from the cradle, and brought up to years, with cares and fears.
Who then to frail mortality shall trust,
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Sir Francis Bacon
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Anil Kumar Panda 22 July 2022

Beautiful poem. Enjoy reading.

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Ramesh T A 22 July 2022

It reveals the truth the cursed reality of the world has not changed and it makes one feel that this is the fate of the world ever!

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Chinedu Dike 02 September 2021

A profound philosophical reflection nicely brought forth with conviction. A beautiful work of art...

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Dr Dillip K Swain 10 May 2021

Sir, your ink on essays of varied subjects are timeless. However, you are great poet as well. This is indeed a beautiful poem.5 stars

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Kumarmani Mahakul 03 December 2019

The life of man less than a span like a bubble of water. This poem of the day is very nice definitely. An excellent sharing is done here.10

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Jennifer 03 December 2019

A bit of light poetry.

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Savita Tyagi 03 December 2019

So pessimistic! There is no end to misery once we start counting.....

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Andrew Blakemore 03 December 2019

Who doesn't enjoy a nice bit of Bacon?

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Kingsley Egbukole 03 December 2019

" What then remains, but that we still should cry, Not to be born, or being born, to die" Painting of a hopeless situation. Beautiful poem.

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Edward Kofi Louis 03 December 2019

Birth and life! ! Muse, Life's journey; Less than a span. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

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Hebert Logerie Sr. 03 December 2019

Sir Francis Bacon leaves the best for last: " Wars with their noise affright us: when they cease, We are worse in peace: What then remains, but that we still should cry, Not to be born, or being born, to die." Sometimes, we wonder: why born, when we shall die?

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Harley White 03 December 2019

Excellent poem, though morose...

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Dr Antony Theodore 03 December 2019

Wars with their noise affright us: when they cease, We are worse in peace: prophetic words Fancis Bacon

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Ramesh T A 03 December 2019

Life of man is miserable in the world! Making it meaningful and worthy depends upon man's goodness, intelligence and love sure! But fate and fortune fluctuate to make life of man a or heaven! Best thing will be to have never been born at all! For that we have to strive hard to be clear, pure and perfect!

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Dr. antony theodore 26 November 2019

To cross the sea to any foreign soil, perils and toil: Wars with their noise affright us: when they cease, We are worse in peace: What then remains, but that we still should cry, Not to be born, or being born, to die... a very fine poem. tony

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Mahtab Bangalee 21 November 2019

We are worse in peace: What then remains, but that we still should cry, Not to be born, or being born, to die. // wonderful writings

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Britte Ninad 17 August 2018

Superb mastermind writing of life

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M Asim Nehal 10 December 2016

Indeed the lie of this world is very small and we plan to make permanent house here....

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Valentin Savin 16 August 2015

It has some truth, but not all. It it were so we should fall.

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Irving Montero 28 December 2004

This is such a nice poem, it's a portrait of anyone's life! I love it! ! !

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