“Human mind slips down <br />But over a period, one can <br />Bring it high with diligence <br />By one’s own intelligence.” <br /> <br />There was a wealthy man, <br />Who had an ambitious son. <br />The son was for quick money. <br />And went to places many. <br /> <br />As years passed, he lost <br />Each and every asset, <br />As he was a spendthrift, <br />His life became a waste. <br /> <br />He came back to his place <br />In search of some service. <br />He found a big mansion <br />And met the headman. <br /> <br />He didn’t know it was <br />His own father’s house, <br />Father saw him at a distance, <br />But didn’t show his face. <br /> <br />Father’s intention was, <br />His son, who was careless, <br />Should learn to work hard <br />For his better livelihood. <br /> <br />His son, year by year, <br />Improved his behavior <br />And shouldered more <br />Responsibility thereafter. <br /> <br />When he became an expert <br />And in his work honest, <br />His father revealed then <br />The truth of father and son. <br /> <br />He fell at his father’s feet, <br />For this happy meet, <br />And supported his father <br />As a good son, thereafter.<br /><br />Rajaram Ramachandran<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/buddha-26-human-mind-slips-down/
