This Heritage From Earth Comments
Not whatso of this world
You'll take with you, I've often heard,
Nothing whatso,
When you die and go;
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This is a beautiful philosophical poem having natural truth. We have come in empty hand and we will go in empty hand too. The following lines are much impressive. Plenty of things with eyes dreary, Tonnes of wealth I'd with me carry, All this though my bare empty hands, When I leave from these bounteous lands, Thank you dear sir for sharing this gem.
I was not sure about this poem to begin with. Then I abridged it. And still it is fairly long. Thanks for reading it patiently and giving your comments.
The tranquil of silent stones! ! ! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
You write very short poems and still say a lot. But I note that you have an eye for longer ones as well, and patience enough to read. Thank you Edward Louis.
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7/30/2025 5:04:36 PM # 1.0.0
There is common saying that we come empty handed and go empty handed. But that is not true in the strict sense. The philosophers opine that man carries his Karmas and Samskaras along with his soul.. Yes Sir! he carries a a lot of heritage with him. Thank you......10
So very true, Geeta Radhakrishna, but when people talk of empty hands, may be they talk of material things. Thanks a lot for the feedback.