CONTENTMENT

 

P. K. JOY

 

Ever since I met you long back

You have been lamenting over what you lack,

Never been rejoicing about what you have in plenty

Although what you lack are really scanty.

 

Look down through the window to the street, my darling,

And see how other people are suffering,

How much your fellow-beings are struggling

For earning the bare minimum needs for a mere living.

 

Compare and realise that you are highly privileged

Like the one-eyed in a community where majority are totally blind

Let not discontentment enslaven you and eat up your joy

Let contentment enliven you and keep off your sorrows.

 

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