The Value Of Morals Poem by Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar
The Value Of Morals
I know it is bad to tell lies
Yet I do as a face saving.
I resolve to bridle my tongue
Yet I let it go in right time.
I know it is a shame to steal
Yet I do if undetectable.
I vow I should not take revenge
But do so as to heal the wound.
I ought to burn the jealousy
But find it the fire that ignites.
I have learnt I must be honest
But practise when convenient.
I shall eschew all sins of sex
As long as I have no access.
I have guilt about adultery
But fall a prey to proximity.
What is the use of morals learnt
As they are slaves of instincts?
20.06.2006
A thought provoking poem and as i pondered on it, i realized my instincts are well honed and strengthen my morals. It seems its an in the eye of the beholder type of situation. Very well done and thank you for sharing :)
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/29/2024 9:06:18 PM # 1.0.0.1119
10, its a thought provoking poem, the value of morals still remain important to purify one's soul as long as the person know he is doing wrong... one day or the other he will rectify it for sure! thanks