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Valsa George
Poems by Valsa George : 34 / 168
Be Wary
Men go crazy after wealth
It reaches some, unsought
It comes to some, unawares
But it eludes most, unbidden
Going after wealth
Is like trying to catch a bird
It involves great craft
Demands drill and discipline
Often it flies above our heads
Or it may perch on the height of trees
At times it swoops down to Earth
Or it may roost within its nest
Some catch it in a trap
Some hatch it in a nest
Some shoot it down to death
Those of brain and brawn,
chase it down to yield,
To a few it comes to alight on the hand.
But be wary, when you deal with it
It will die, if you hold it too tight
It will fly off your grip
If you hold it too loose.
Valsa George
Submitted: Saturday, June 09, 2012
Edited: Saturday, June 09, 2012
Poems by Valsa George : 34 / 168
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this is brilliant..sure I wonder how wealth chooses friends..fabulous write
Enjoyed very much. I think everyone can relate to this. It seems that wealth is only for a selected few in comparison to the masses. I happen to be among the eluded - unfortunately. But, still, life is as beautiful as ever. Very Good job. Thanks Valsa. 10
Unread this poem was lying here for long! Probably it is one of the unique shafts shot from your bow of philosophic learning.
The fact however, remains logically inconclusive as to whether the questions of chasing or denouncing wealth have never taught any major lesson to humanity ever since the funeral of barter system. It is a poem that is another feather to the cap of your contributions dear Madam Valsa.