If I Were Rich…
written by: Gul Bakhti
I wish to be the richest man on earth.
But totally with different veins and brain.
Will spend my treasures for poor’ help and mirth.
And won’t fight and kill men for selfish gain.
I won’t build a palace nor erect towers.
Not factories where laborers work till death.
Will make homes for homeless and make bowers.
Where tired workers rest and take peaceful breath.
I’ll buy medicines to treat dying babies.
I’ll make free health centres for weak and old.
I’ll plant the tree of goodness, like abies.
I never wished for pearls, diamonds and gold.
I’ll do all that gives the downtrodden, grace.
My Nobel prize is a smile on a needy’s face.
Gul Bakhti, a 58-year-old Pakistani is an English teacher and a poet who writes English poetry since his college and university life. A number of his poems have been published in international magazines and English newspapers in Pakistan and Dubai. His poetry book, 'Love the Humans' published in 2017, while his next book is going to be published soon. Gul is an active member of various international poets' groups at present. The theme of his poetry is universal peace and love. Gul is also a member of Toastmasters International organization. Apart from English poetry he writes English quotes, and he writes poetry in Urdu and Pashto, his national language and mother tongue.
Latest posts by Gul Bakhti (see all)
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