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This account begins at birth
Credits in abundance to unearth
A clean slate and lovely heart
Child arrives on this earth
Infant he is, pampered by the family
Affection flows freely
Mom and Dad he loves dearly
Comforts are for him in plenty
Infant grows rapidly
School he enters apprehensively
Learns the tricks almost instantly
Little vices picked up innocently
Schooling never seems to end
Years pass in the company of friends
Few good, but some to dread
He passes out - another long road ahead
Smarter now - fears nothing
Enters college confidently
Makes friends abundantly
Popular among the fraternity
A clean and spotless heart no more
He becomes worldly and wants more
Education helps him achieve much more
Barters his credits for opening every door
Credits no more with him
Corrupt he grows from within
Love and affection traded to win
Life's struggles which are pre-written
A balance sheet to submit for everybody
Credits and debits to tally
An answer for the smallest folly
Bargaining never appreciated amongst this Coterie
Born you are with bagful of credits
Never loose them in your pursuits
Leave them behind on your exit
Amply rewarded you will be at the summit.
Girija Menon
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009 |
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Monday, July 18, 2011 |
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Comments about this poem (The Balance Sheet
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Girija Menon
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Tanya Stanford (12/30/2009 3:29:00 AM)
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Brilliant Mind, Brilliant write. Really enjoyed this one.
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Chitra - (12/1/2009 12:46:00 AM)
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a balanced metaphorical write.. univeral in tone..wonderful!
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Prince Obed de la Cruz (11/30/2009 9:21:00 AM)
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this one caught my interest... I am taking up Bachelor of Science in Information Technology but i have a subject called 'accounting' and it is fun...
very nice write here.... ma'am...........................
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Eyan Desir (11/27/2009 6:01:00 AM)
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I should give you a job
to account or something
Accountant....good job
accounting words
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Siddharth Singh (11/25/2009 12:42:00 AM)
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It's a very unique juxtaposition you have put across.
Comparing a balance sheet with the journey of a human life
is a remarkable feat indeed.
Voted 10.
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