Be prepared to answer the call, ere late……

Ishtiyaq 1964 (Karari)



Be prepared to answer the call, ere late……

The mellow setting of the blazing sun,
Truly does not mean the day’s done.
Eager, look forward to the moon’s rise,
Be conscientious and timely realize.

Night and day, get known by the sun,
Moon ends a month, and a new begun.
Weeks, months, years fleet; life rolls by,
Until arrives the forgotten day to die?

So, the days, nights, months, and years,
In ‘Truth’ live; not in ‘Falsity’ nor fears.
Reminded by the sun, moon, each star,
Beware of ‘The Day,’ ‘tis near not far.

Accept ‘HIS’ signs; they truly beckon,
Righteous arise on the ‘Day of Reckon.’
Resolute be, to meet destiny with date,
Be prepared to answer the call, ere late……

Ishtiyaq

About this poem

It is a humble plea to 'Mankind' to look at 'HIS' signs and timely prepare, ere late.

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Written on January 17, 2023

Submitted by ishtiyaq_s on January 17, 2023

Modified on April 19, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme A bbcc bbdd eeff bbaA
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 729
Words 145
Stanzas 5
Stanza Lengths 1, 4, 4, 4, 4

Ishtiyaq

Ishtiyaq is an Indian poet, who is yet to be published, he is based in Saudi Arabia, is extremely inspiring, and motivating; the ‘KEY’ theme of his works is ‘The Hereafter.’ more…

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  • amank.80163
    Indeed !!! A great write
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • aban_u
    Very clear depiction of what’s coming
    I wish it was less ominous though
    LikeReply1 year ago

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