To Each His Own Poem by Madathil Rajendran Nair
To Each His Own
A well-to-do boy once screeched
To a poor one on the street
He could view the entire town
From his condo at the top
Of a high-rise on a hill
Where affluent of the city dwelt
The slum-dog couldn't visualize
The privileges of the rich
Far beyond his reach
Yet, he smiled, for he could see
Through his broken, leaky roof
The star farthest and the moon
The stars above his hut demurred
Thought let us try his wits again
Your sight is nothing boy
Look at us, don't we high above you see
Galaxies in eternal spin
In our never-ending night
The boy's reply was a poser
That paled their stellar demeanor
Oh, stars have you ever seen
A rainbow, I have several ones
Be happy with your own
It is said ‘to each his own'
To each a window has been given
Watch through it to heart's content
Never for a moment lament
A highly inspirational piece of writing! When we go for comparisons, we will never be happy! Be happy with our own lot.... As you have said....... 'to each, a window is given'! If we attempt to look through it, we might get a glimpse of the world, which another may not be able to see, sitting in his high rise building!
Very profound piece of writing. Acceptance of our fate is the way to happiness. A great piece with a great message.
A great attitude. When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade.
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I would like to translate this poem
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4/24/2024 10:48:54 PM # 1.0.0.1119
This is such a beautifully wise poem and I fell deeper and deeper in love with it with every line I read.. The sentiment can never be said any lovelier than this- - - To each a window has been given Watch through it to heart's content Never for a moment lament A magnificent 10000000000000000000000000000000000000 would be a proper offering but they will only let me give you a 10.