Why This World?

  •   Fri, Nov 02 2012
  •   By Prithvi S J Monteiro

November 2, 2012

Why This World?

Why this world? A question in my mind

Would I ever this answer find?

Come along those who view the same

To find the answer would be our aim

 

Is it to play, have fun, live and die?

Or is there some physics we cannot defy?

Or is it God who could show the way?

We are not sure you know He may

 

Are we here to be born and then rest for eternity?

What’s the use if there is no fraternity?

The rope of peace, love and joy is fraying

‘Why this world?’, my heart’s saying

 

 Are we here to struggle and earn our living?

And do what without the joy of giving?

Why this world? A question in my mind

Would I ever this answer find?

 

Why this world when the guns are out?

Do gunmen feel when the innocent scream and shout?

For help and need are we here?

I know we are helpless as we fear

 

Harmony of colours on this earth

Infinitely many since its birth

Some of them are adapted by human rights

Then why the blacks? And why the whites?

 

In this great depot of he and she

Discrimination towards women should it be?

Why this world? Why this world?

When would the flag of justice unfurl?

 

Oh the answer in my mind

Is strange, but is one of a kind

It’s not for our inhibitions

But it’s a beautiful attempt of God to appreciate his mystical creation


 

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Comment on this article

  • Fr Rupesh Madtha, Kulshekar

    Thu, Nov 15 2012

    Prithvi...well done k.Excellent way of poetic expession.keep it up.

  • shahin shaikh,

    Tue, Nov 13 2012

    good nice to read keep writing

  • trescylobo, urwa

    Fri, Nov 09 2012

    well done prithvi,keep it up, God bless

  • Blanche Noronha, USA

    Wed, Nov 07 2012

    Great Job Prithvi, well said

  • Fr. Pius James OCD, Infant Jesus Shrine/ Bikarnakatte

    Wed, Nov 07 2012

    Congratulations Prithvi. The seeds of a poetic mystic appear in poem. May the Infant Jesus bless you and make you a mystic-Poet

  • A.S.Mathew, U.S.A.

    Wed, Nov 07 2012

    Good writing. While we rush every day to reach our destinations and to attain the purely materialistic goals of life, we may not be faced with a critical juncture of life to ask to ourself "why", about the creation of the universe-purpose behind life-the ultimate destiny and purpose of our totally self-centered race in running over other bystanders. Keep on writing.

  • CGS, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 07 2012

    Congrats Prithvi.Truely you seem to be a budding Philosopher!Keep it up.
    Good luck!!

  • Vimala Monteiro, Urwa, Mangalore

    Tue, Nov 06 2012

    Congratulations!!!Prithvi.It's a beautiful meaningful poem.I am really proud of my student.You will do well in life.God Bless you Dear.

  • Jisha Joy, Kerala

    Tue, Nov 06 2012

    Good one.!! All the best for your future, dear.. Looking forward for many more such good work from you.! :-)

  • Reghuram, Trivandrum/Kerala

    Mon, Nov 05 2012

    A nicely writn poem..Keep goin' Prithvi..!! All th best n future

  • Vaikunt Prabhu, mangalore

    Mon, Nov 05 2012

    i see a budding poet in you. focus on your studies and also nurture this talent. i am sure you will make it big with the clarity you have now. all the very best,

  • Meena monteiro, Mangalore

    Mon, Nov 05 2012

    Darling Prithvi
    Hats off to you!very thought provoking.Good blend of words,its one of the best poems of Daiji. You are a budding poet.keep writing.We are proud of you God bless you.
    Kate,Kenny,Meena and Joel

  • Shyla, M'lore

    Mon, Nov 05 2012

    Hi Prithvi,
    You have nicely expressed thoughts of human inclination. Most of the answers you will find in www.jw.org. I am sure you will definitely enjoy the topics discussed there. 

  • Nabeel Ahmed, Mangalore / Dubai

    Mon, Nov 05 2012

    very well written with deepful thoughts . hope to read more from you in future.

  • Donald Roche, Mangalore/Ruzai

    Mon, Nov 05 2012

    Thank you Prithvi for giving us a thoughtful poem. I'm sure millions of people feel the same way, 'Why this world'. Just too much and too far from what you wrote. This is a world of hierarchy and inequality but this also a world of charity and morality. Let us amend our ways and spend usefully, the rest of our days! Well written Prithvi, keep it up. All the best in your future.

  • Raheem Teekay, Mangalore

    Sun, Nov 04 2012

    Kudos Prithvi! Today is a blessed Sunday for me! First I read Prakithi the nature, and then her brother Prithvi, the earth! You have lot of depth in your words as well as in your thoughts. In 'Why this world' you have chosen a very matured subject to explore and you have floated through it in ease! You have clarity on the subject and command over your language. These are two things what make one a writer. You have to nurture it further with hard work. A long way to go but you have already set your first foot front..now don't look back. Let your journey continue till you find the answer for 'Why this world?' May God be with you.

  • Smitha Roche, Doha - Qatar

    Sun, Nov 04 2012

    Wow what depth in your words. Very well written Prithvi. All the best for the future. Hope to see more of your writings.

  • Dr. Edward Lewis, Dubai, Bejai, Mangalore

    Sun, Nov 04 2012

    Very well written Prithvi, Keep it up. All the best.

  • John DSouza, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 03 2012

    Congratulations Prithvi,
    Why this world? a good question.
    This world is a huge stage for enormous actors to take part with given roles to play. How can we question the creator who transforms a sperm into a full formed body with life in mother’s womb?
    Generations after generations take part as a relay game for limited and unknown distance. Each individual life is a small slide of a lengthy film reel, which appears for a while and disappears forever.
    Life is a particular a spot to bat with the option and opportunity to score well (either worldly or eternal or both), which highly influences by good and bad elements.
    God’s grace and evil temptations play a bigger role in our live performance. We can have more information about the world if we recall the answer to a first Std. catechism question i.e. why God has created us?
    This world is created by God and ruled by devil, by human vote and support. Truth is bitter, but true fact has to be accepted.

  • Kenneth Sanjay, Mlore

    Sat, Nov 03 2012

    Very well written, Keep up the good work, and pen many more in the days to come.. All the best Prithvi.

  • lavina Castelino, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 03 2012

    Well done dear Prithvi.Congratulations on ur excellent talent.God bless u and bestow upon u his abundant grace to enlighten the coming generation with this poetic talent of yours all the best.

  • Brian, Urwa/ St. Johns (Canada)

    Sat, Nov 03 2012

    WOW!!!!!! i am proud to say that you are my brother. A real scientist in the making. And now i can really foresee your dream of being a pilot and flying some day...But i guess as a NASA scientist . Keep it up prithu, God bless..

  • Lancelot Monteiro, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Sat, Nov 03 2012

    Best and meaningful poem. Nicely written.May God bless you dear Prithvi.Keep it up.

  • Allen Pais, Dubai/Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 03 2012

    Dear Prithivi,

    I am pleased to read your beautiful Expressionsy that you have put into real practice and i wish you good luck. May all your Dreams come True

    Allen Pais

  • Ronald Fernandes, bejai, mangalore

    Sat, Nov 03 2012

    A simple poem but very enlightening. Hope we can hear more poems from you.. All the very Best

  • Edward D Souza, Chriscot,Shivabagh, Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 03 2012

    Nice poem with your own meaningful questions and answers.God Bless your hard work Prithvi. Keep it up the good work and let us have many more nice poems from you.

  • R.Bhandarkar., M

    Sat, Nov 03 2012

    Prithvi Monteiro
    Thun Boraitayee Baro
    Devacho 'Haath' Thuka
    Prathyakaanth 'Diso'....

  • margaret oliver, mangalore bejai

    Sat, Nov 03 2012

    Good work Prithvi,very beautifully written keep up the good work all the very best for your future endeavor
    wish you good luck for you a budding poet

  • dave, melborne

    Sat, Nov 03 2012

    Good..Keep it up

  • Christopher, mangalore

    Sat, Nov 03 2012

    Nice one...keep it up bro :)

  • Felix Lobo Falnir, Falnir Mangalore

    Sat, Nov 03 2012

    A very good thought between God and Creation. People who read this poem should think about the world Good work Prithvi Keep it up God bless u.

  • Roshan Braganza, Udyavar / Mumbai

    Sat, Nov 03 2012

    @ Lorna almeida , mangalore Dubai. " why not God who created world taking care of it!" . Answer is simple , God has given free will , so he will not interefere ( he can! But he will not !!) . So its upto us to save ourself and the world. God may indulge only when disaster strikes. @ poem . World is not too bad . Women dicrimination !? , what about men deprived of their rights ( and also misandry ). One can see bliss in every creature , even monster has a 'nice side ' which he hides from world. Singing of birds , smile on babies face , charming midnight moon , roaring sea all r Gods wonderfull creations and its free to. Beauty lies in the bestowed!.

  • suresh joe D'souza, Belman/kwt

    Sat, Nov 03 2012

    Nice poem,keep it up.

  • Anita DSouza, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Fri, Nov 02 2012

    Good work...beautiful poem on His mystical creation & ur conflicts of thoughts. May God bless u dear Prithvi. Keep the spirit going.

  • Lorna D'Almeida, Mangalore/Dubai

    Fri, Nov 02 2012

    very nicely written prithvi, keep it up, god bless you. The answer in my mind is that this world was created as a form of Entertainment, it can be compared to an amusement park or cyber game, the participants are all in it for the thrill of the ride or game. I am so mysterious that even I dont understand myself, why not the god who created this world taking care of it ? god only knows.

  • Preeta Pais, Kuwait

    Fri, Nov 02 2012

    Nice try!!!! Keep it up! Don't stop exploring evry avenue of creativity. This world needs more poets, less politicians.

  • HARRY H DSOUZA, URWA MANGALORE. QATAR

    Fri, Nov 02 2012

    Nice poem prithvi keep it up and i m lookign forward for more of this poetry keep enlightening our hearts and mind.

  • Ravi Lobo, Kinnigoli/Wisconsin

    Fri, Nov 02 2012

    One of the best poems of Daiji. Very nicely written. Reminds the ease of Billy Collins. The prose is simple, words are apt, and the final revelation is enlightening.


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