In this materialistic universe, <br />Being generous seems like a curse. <br />Today when we talk of great values, <br />People turn deaf ears like statues. <br />In this world, so-called beautiful, <br />Good people are only a handful. <br /> <br />In daily run of life, <br />Through difficulties when we strive, <br />We feel the need of someone helpful, <br />But no one turns up, quite pitiful. <br />People live only for their greed. <br />They approach you when they are in need. <br /> <br />People around you in your vicinity, <br />Know how to take advantage of your simplicity. <br />When you try to be good to others, <br />No one for you however bothers. <br />When people try to harm you in some way, <br />Don’t stand it at all any way. <br /> <br />This is when the power of speech comes into play. <br />Needed in this malicious world to stay. <br />In every situation be outwardly bold. <br />No matter if within you are cold. <br />To harm others is sure a sin, <br />But to let yourself harmed is a bigger sin. <br /> <br />When the ship of your life is on sail, <br />Don’t ever let yourself be sad or frail. <br />Learn to face troubles with all your might. <br />Let your worries be far out of sight. <br />Many times you might fail and cry, <br />But don’t lose hope and give one more try.<br /><br />Roopa Menon<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/learn-to-live/
