Treat Me Humanely Poem by Mehta Hasmukh Amathaal

Treat me humanely
Friday, October 4,2019
10: 55 AM

I have no hesitation
and make a frank admission
despite being adamant and rude
I make no prelude

I don't care for others
how do they fare?
how do they behave and treat!
despite all that, I greet them lovingly

what even if I act harshly!
if address arrogantly
next moment I turn gentlemanly
and turn same as was previously

I won't claim to be a superhuman
but certainly as good human
with no bias or prejudice
full of tolerance and praises

I shall not stoop so below
and allow
the arrogance to take over
and make me find new shelter

I shall try to be accommodative
subjective but not selective
that shall reflect when I behave
close in to offer solace and take care

greed and hatred have no place
even if I have to chase
I know I am clay man and earthly
I as well as others are to be treated humanely

Hasmukh Mehta