The Truth is simple for men of every creed and rank
If you have the ears – arise from the blank
The mind is a monkey, unsteady and crank
T’will jump, swing and always confuse you with its prank.
The grass is always greener on the other bank
But once you cross the river, you’ll wonder why its lank?
Do you remember the lotus in the temple tank?
T’was beautiful to look at but when smelt, it stank!
Life’s not just a cycle where you ate and drank
A boat tossed in high seas till the day it sank
Every soul has a purpose – that’s my opinion frank
Believe you are the Best – go ahead and swank.
Happiness is in leading a life content and thank
His Hand that feeds you and shelters you from the dank.
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| Photo: enroute to Pudukottai, 2006 |
The Truth is simple for men of every creed and rank
If you have the ears – arise from the blank
The mind is a monkey, unsteady and crank
T’will jump, swing and always confuse you with its prank.
The grass is always greener on the other bank
But once you cross the river, you’ll wonder why its lank?
Do you remember the lotus in the temple tank?
T’was beautiful to look at but when smelt, it stank!
Life’s not just a cycle where you ate and drank
A boat tossed in high seas till the day it sank
Every soul has a purpose – that’s my opinion frank
Believe you are the Best – go ahead and swank.
Happiness is in leading a life content and thank
His Hand that feeds you and shelters you from the dank.
Many good truths contained in these lines, Ashok :) I like the metaphor of the mind being like a monkey and it's so true about the 'greener grass' ~ I actually have a similar line to that in one of my older poems.
ReplyDeleteAre those palm trees in the photo? They resemble the ones here in Arizona but appear to be slightly thinner in the trunk.
Great post! :)
This is a beautiful poem! I love your rhyming scheme, with all words ending in "ank". I wrote a poem with a similar rhyme scheme, entitled, "alive". Thanks for sharing!
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ReplyDelete*Fiona -Thanks. Those are Palmyrah trees.
ReplyDelete*UrbanButterfly - Thanks. Read 'alive'-beautiful writing
*Magiceye -thanks
So lovely! Life is so much better if we are thankful.
ReplyDeleteLovely picture, and, I am terribly sorry, but I had a stroke, and I couldn't understand your poem. I used write poems, but, that is it.
ReplyDeleteStunning picture and equally wonderful verse
ReplyDeleteBeautiful depiction of life with vivid imagery and unassailable facts, portrayed with fantastic realism.
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Joseph
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ReplyDeleteAmazing poem! We should all be grateful for what we have and enjoy the beautifulness of our lives. Love it!
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Well said - lots to think about!
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good lines :)
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stay connected!!!
its me!!! sharan :)
I like the description of the mind as a monkey!
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ReplyDeleteEvery single line in this poem has its own power !
Very beautiful picture. I appreciate for your wonderful post.
ReplyDeleteWish you and your family a very happy and prosperous Diwali.
Beautifully written :)
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Beautiful words about life. Thank you.
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blasting rhymes, beautiful picture and a wonderful message. Thanks for visiting my blog.
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