Leaping vast sea and many countries,
People travel to find lump salaries.
They wish to expand their boundaries,
Like the great Alexander victorious.
In a feast if dominant fills his plate,
With all dishes to quench his palate;
To that party, those who are bit late
And who are meek will take what?
Life on earth is attending a feast.
Be moderate and take only least.
See that nothing goes as a waste.
There are many waiting to taste!
The more I enjoy the world treasures,
The less I leave for others’ pleasures;
Wealth ample I have is just but gestures
Of my greed, rising Poor’s pressures!
Alexander felt at the end of his conquering,
That nil would convoy from his acquiring.
Oh mind can’t thee learn a lesson enduring,
It is of no use to hold external things alluring!
The only road in which you hinder none,
Is your inner mind and you set off alone.
Forget about settling in a city or town.
Find way to settle your thoughts down! -160308
Excellent poem depicting values.Good rhymes and rhythm with deep insight of virtues.good expression of the wordly wisdom.My 10
I can understand the depth of your feelings when you wrote this poem. It's true that nothing will come with us when we depart from this world. Moderate and legitimate desires, as you say, will lead our lives smoothly and peacefully. There is a proverb 'Thirai Kadalodi, thiraviyam thedu.' So going abroad to earn one's livelihood is not a sin. Opportunity comes once only in a man's or woman's life, and if it is let off, it will never come again. One should grab it at the right time and make use of the same. Your craving for your motherland is genuine, and its passion increases when you are away from your own land. Your poem is excellent and thought provoking indeed!
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
your writing is divine as your devotions to God.................