651. A Wise Fool! 011010 Poem by Raman Savithiri

Who is the fool that takes a poisonous cobra
And shelters inside his pocket?
Who is the fool that takes a stinging scorpion
And cuddles in her jacket?
Who is the fool that keeps a stinking dead rat
Among ornaments of his wallet?

It is me ….I shelter anger in my heart
Though it is deadlier than anything
It is me …. I cuddle hatred in my bosom
Though it stings me to ruin my wellbeing
It is me ….I keep past rotten resentments
In my memory to spoil lovely present moments 011010