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The Value of a Human Being
by Emile M Tubiana → (All Poetry by Emile M Tubiana)
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The spiritual wealth cannot be destroyed Even if nations crumble and leave a void
The Value of a Human Being The spiritual wealth cannot be destroyed Even if nations crumble and leave a void But the peoples’ will and physical existence Will secure their life and their persistence Spiritual values cannot be passed on By either a family member or companion We must maintain our inner faith and feelings, Not human-created religions and dealings Not be attracted by fame or publicity Not by high schools or university What ultimately counts is within ourselves And can be found if in oneself one delves Throughout life we try to discover the truth, We come across little particles since our youth We can feel reassured when we see our spark Which indicates that we will not stay in the dark Different signs allow us to take a step forward We aim to stay on the right path, trying hard Gradually we feel the truth’s wide realm As it reveals itself to us when we are calm It is our duty to cultivate these bits and pieces While gathering more signs, our faith increases But to acquire the truth, we need security A nurturing environment is the best surety Our sages have given us hints and ways For those who are ready to best use their days By standing strongly on their ancestors’ shoulders While knowing we are the truth particles’ holders Copyright Emile Tubiana

Reviewed by Chip Bergeron

Reviewed on October 20, 2012

You have enumerated some very wise things, Emile. The joy, as well as the pain, comes in finding oneseklf.

Chip Bergeron

Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on October 4, 2012

Your second stanza speaks volumes... Recently, some of our children have taken steps of independence by choosing to throw out any morals that our family as a whole espouses. It has been difficult to watch them put themselves in danger due to some of their choices, but I know that in the end they have to find their own path to truth. I believe we return to what we know, to the basic familiar values we are raised with though... so I hold out hope that as they step out into unfamiliar territory and find themselves in precarious positions, that they will step back, dig deep inside and find the foundation that we have helped build inside of them... that family is important, that there is a higher power, that God is ever-present and knows and loves each of us individually...

Cryssa

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on August 7, 2012

WITHOUT THE SPIRIT...THERE IS NO LIFE. IT IS THROUGH ITS GUIDANCE THAT WE ARE LED TO DRAW CLOSER TO OUR CREATOR. WE ARE OF GREAT VALUE TO THOSE THAT HAVE GONE ON BEFORE US AND TO THOSE THAT COME AFTER. FOR, ONLY WHEN ONE CAN EMBRACE THIER INSIGNIFICANCE BEFORE GOD...CAN ONE RECOGNIZE THEIR SIGNIFICANCE TO GOD. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS