Think less
feel more
speak less
being wordless, explore
don't follow
the crowd
you'll have lesser doubt
what people
hanker after, withdraw
wanting is trouble
don't be a part
of any cause
it might come from
an unworthy source
don't be a part
of senseless laughter
life it mocks
it has no character
that which people ignore
might contain
the very seed of wonder
people seek immortality
not realising it's the greatest folly
keenly observe the outside
it will enrich your inside
values are permanent
fame and glory hardly remain
let others regard
you as silly
don't treat them as enemy
know the substance of life--
there's joy and fulfilment
but equally, of sorrow and strife
in the midst of inequity
show your empathy and generosity
in your final days
be not bitter
say instead: I've had laughter