One day Tuna Toni
Came me and played,
Other children played too
In eager they said.
"Grandfather Grandfather
What is called greed?
Our teacher said yesterday
"Children, it is poisonous seed."
I said to children,
"Yes,
Poisonous seeds originate
Poisonous trees spread everywhere,
Greed sprouts greedy
Who harms other in dare?
Greediness is bad quality
Does harm to people,
Greedy man hurts other
For desired things ample.
Children, be aware of
Greediness and you play,
Do your duties daily
In time, do not delay."
I advised them in love,
Said, dear children,
"Honour your superior
And love to all,
Pray to God mindfully,
And get peace, love and doll."
"Yes Grandpapa yes"
Said they and frisk,
I think, How simple!
They are; they have no risk.
Listening to the wisdom of our Grandparents are crucial and in this poem you speak of a Grandfather, and that's wonderful...Excellent poem.....
a child knows not what's greed........................great poem, sir.........................the entire poem is heart-touching.........thanks
beautiful write from the side of a grand father......nice description sir.....
This poem is a teaching in better way in step or in rhythm in a beautiful manner with lovely note -the greed is wonderfully described and this poem must be read and make children to read and recite very nice poem sir
Fear is in every man and will haunt him all of his life. if e could control our fears this world would be a peaceful place. loved your poem Kumarmani
i'll make just one 'grammar' suggestion: Instead of In eager they said......i'd use: In eagerness they said or They said eagerly Grandfather (and teacher) have give good advice to the children. bri :)
Is the age sixty of a person ripe? Yes! Ripe life is beautiful!
A lovingly conveyed message about why we must shun greed, the evil that destroys our social fabric. The poem also tells children to respect their elders always and also pray to God. Great poem. Thanks for sharing.
What a great poem! wonderful words of wisdom by a grandfather to his grandchildren.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
A very nice poem with a message against greediness. The last stanza i liked best. Tnx.