Secrets Of Happiness Poem by Kishore Kumar Das

Expectation breeds tension;
satisfaction neutralizes it
expectation burdens the mind;
satisfaction lightens it
intellect strives to convert
expectation into satisfaction
expectation is like a loan;
why not repay the loan instantly
with satisfaction?
let mind be debt-free
if expectation is a river
satisfaction is like ocean
that can absorb infinite expectations
so turn expectation into satisfaction
as the life-long debate continues
two parameters come into play
praise and criticism:
like the gentle breeze
that keeps the tree steady
treat both praise and criticism
like the cool breeze
which blows for a while
clearing the path for work
let the breeze blow
keeping the mind peaceful
secrets of happiness lie there.