LIFE’S ETERNAL STORY

Enough has been said
Too much, indeed—no more--
The river of words has gone dry
All past words and deeds have been washed ashore.

Who then is the victor?
And who is the vanquished?
Even the mightiest and strongest
Have kissed the dust and into oblivion vanished.

Some say: life is a cheat and a thief
Others say: it is a sweet song
Yet there are others who are indifferent
Who then is right and who is wrong?

One sage says:
This is the way
Another derides
Ideological clashes never go away.

The poor have hope
The rich have fear
Who is happier-
What in life should one hold most dear?

Who are the foolish
And who are the wise?-tell me
Who is the judge?
But none is the authority.