This is in response to Esther’s Weekly Word Prompt.
This week’s Prompt is : Promise
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The Promised Land
Where is that Promise-d Land
Where there is no boundaries
Only bonds of fraternity and compassion
Where is that Promise-d Land
Where there is no starvation
No poverty, no deprivation
Where is that Promise-d Land
Where dreams know no chains
Where blossoming is life’s sole motivation
Where is that Promise-d Land
Where recognition is not based
On accumulation of power and acquisitions
Where is that Promise-d Land
Where the Guru imparts knowledge
For enlightenment and spiritual elevation
Where is that Promise-d Land
Where Mother Earth is preserved
And nurtured with veneration
Where is that Promise-d Land
Where harmony and peaceful coexistence
Are not outcomes of forced compulsion
Where is that Promise-d Land
Where victory is celebrated on
Winning hearts and not for exploitation
Where is that Promise-d Land
Where conflict, conquest and control
Are words obsolete, need no exposition
Where is that Promise-d Land
Where Promises made are cherished
For perpetuity and not constrained by
Connivances and manipulations
Alas! That Promise-d Land seems
Resigned to Utopian grandeur
Reigns only in a hapless poet’s imagination
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Nicely written. Loved reading it!
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A beautiful poem Geeta! Yes, we can only find the promised land in heaven- the utopia
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True Sadje. All our ideals seem to be unachievable.
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I don’t know about what you believe according to your religion, but my religion tells us to view this worldly life as a test of our faith- and the heaven as a reward for being good in this life. All that we think as the best will be there for us.
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Its more or less the same Sadje. The tenets … The essence… Religion teaches us to endure and be expansive.
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Exactly! Thank you for sharing
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ahh – so nice – “poet’s imagination” and I liked the flowers int he last image
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Thank you so much Yvette. Your words are so encouraging 🙏😊
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🙏😊 I am so glad we connected this year!
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Absolutely. Me too.
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This is so poignant. If only…but at least we have our imaginations.
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Yes, imagination can be a survival technique
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very beautifull pic 👍
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Thank you very much
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