We don't respect what we possess What we don't possess we respect
Salt is very little, On the shores it toddles, Braves the sting of the storm, And happily come to our doors.
Who cares of its size? Who thinks of its significance In our lives on a regular basis?
And in winter, They welcome us, our blankets, Gracious and humble.
Last night, my mother Handed over to me of mine. It was as cool as ice cream But when the moon came out It was the hot kettle That suffers on smouldering embers
The whole night I slept with much comfort That it gave me, With no aggression, no attitude, No reluctance, only submissiveness.
Shouldn't I love my blanket, And be all praise for its Honest service to me And mankind?
Here we are lacking In giving thanks to sources Of our happiness and joys. We judge the things as per their bodies Not as per sacrifice for us. We value water But we don't speak of soaps.
My longing to crown blankets For their faithful friendship with us.