Vain Pursuits Poem by Qiniso Mogale

Making mountains out of ant hills
Making issues out of tissues
Making empty promises
Breaking sacred vows
Fruitless pursuits
Vain pursuits.

Winning the wrong races
Receiving worthless praises
Being conferred with worthless honours
Attaining meaningless victories
Winning unnecessary battles
Conquering useless wars
Undertaking wrong assignments
Fruitless pursuits
Vain pursuits.

Chasing after worthless riches
Pursuing earthly treasures
Disregarding heavenly treasures
Pursuing earthly peace which is peace less
Seeking rest in a world that is restless
Fruitless pursuits
Vain pursuits.