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Created on: May 15, 2008
DIFFERENCES
I am wise, the fools heart lies to him
Unaware of the incompetence and ignorance
Compelled by pride and arrogance
Such blinding and noisome vices
And an ill objective,to win popularity
Shallow thoughts and deep wounds
The end result is only melancholy
And days all similar and no change
The wise quietly analyse situations
Keenly and cautiously he tries
His loving heart makes him very humble
His tongue observes courtesy
And his fertile wish is to achieve
To make every new day better
To sow a healthy seed and leave a trace
And die a hero; not a celebrity
But life is about choice
'Though temptation reigns
It's normal; all can't be same
Those with eyes help the blind
Only if there exist willingness
To give and to receive
But the biggest challenge in life
Is being able to appreciate differences
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