From life, we learn many a valuable truth That makes our existence one of worth
So growing old is no curse As experience aids us steer life’s course
While life itself is a riddle Remember, Death is an inexorable puzzle
Hatred burns life like fire And wickedness turns it into mire
On Earth, forgiveness bonds hearts But revenge, sure, breaks all bonds
Even a guilty falls prostrate Before those willing to commiserate
Know, a true friend has no deceit And a truly learned has no conceit
If jealousy is an acid which erodes Generosity is a fuel that reloads
If inactivity is akin to death Creativity is vital as breath
If perseverance conquers mountains Laziness dries up fountains
While pride leads a man to his fall Humility takes him closer to his goal
While Honesty leads him to salvation Deceit drives him to damnation
Patience is an inexhaustible well And *******, a sure road to hell
Know that those who long for the crown Should also be torn by the thorn
While love of God takes us to eternity Love of man leads us to fraternity
Ye Friends, with such priceless tips learned in bits Light up your life in glowing glitz
Bury your past with all its woes As each morn of hope brightly zooms!
My friends, on reading this poem, please don't see me as a sanctimonious proprietor! These are thoughts that have sprung from my heart. There is nothing new about them.... thoughts that have become cliche. But life has taught me these valuable lessons... I have learnt that love and forgiveness can conquer more than hate and strife can destroy ! With age, I am learning more and more. If these thoughts can douse the heat in someone...... well I am happy !