RESPONSIBILITY 

It’s a weight that we all shoulder with a choice 

A burden we all must carry, murmurs a noble voice 

Irrespective of choice we all must abide 

For every single step we take is accountable with pride. 

Self discipline bears the key to guide us, day by day 

Truth and dependability, we stand tall in every way 

Through life’s thralls it’s a moral compass 

To recognise right, preventing wrong’s fatal collapse. 

  

In community fabric, we weave our part 

Environmental stewardship, the role with a delicate heart,

All family liaison, we nurture with affection and care 

Supporting our kith and kin, through joy and labour. 

Proficiency shines, with ethics aligned 

Mantle of leadership, we wear with protection designed 

Organisational Integrity and citizenship, beyond measure 

Collaboration and teamwork, we show and share. 

Voting, law-abiding, we aim community’s gain 

Voice of advocacy, for justice we retain 

Sustaining human rights,dignity and equality, join hand in hand 

Social Justice, limited individual freedom, we strive firm in stand. 

Budgets, savings,investments, we always wisely keep 

Ethos in philanthropy, the donjon of social ethics we generously sustain and reap 

Debt management, not a prerogative concept but a fundamental freedom’s call 

To secure the future generations, for one and all. 

Natural resources, a severe concern we conserve with might,

Sustainable living, obligatory commitment for a brighter light,

Changing Climate, not to procrastinate, an exigency to act in an urgent pace, 

To preserve nature, in all its pristine sacred space. 

Free will, freedom of all estates , we recognise and own,

Consequential thinking, before we have sown,

Virtues ethics and rules to guide, our characters mold,

Existential choices, a brighter future to unfold. 

Together we rise, or together we fall, 

Synergistic accountability, for one and all,

For the robustness of community, in unity we stand,

Supporting each other, always hand in hand. 

For future generations, we must pave the way,

Considering consequences and repercussions, night and day,

Legacy’s weight, we should carry with care,

To build world, beyond compare. 

Young generations, stick to their goal,

Veering never, falling victims to trivial,

Remain focused, deviation ends in failure, 

Master a skill, making life strongly tethered,

Procure a livelihood, not much like a herd. 

Through life’s journey, responsibility’s creed,

Guide and drive us forward, with heart and deed,

Embracing accountabilities noble call,

We can always rise to the challenge, standing tall. 

George. 

 

 Competition 

We live in a highly competitive world Healthy competition is inevitable to accomplish something great

Unfortunately we train children to be better than others

The gist of competition is to achieve exemplary results

Otherwise it will generate enmity among people

Let alone cooperation is the key to

success

Competition is not the only open sesame to success

Confidence cooperation self respect loving character are all portals to success

Today we live in fear of failure and don't know how to overcome it with dignity

Failure is inexorable in our course of life

We learn many lessons from each of our failures

With those tools we march ahead like a reinless horse

Life is not governed by formulas or other engineered systems

But by human values like compassion love kindness etc.

George 

 What is the worth of life?  

It’s a pertinent question to ponder conscientiously,

If asked the common may reply to be wealthy,

But some people are there who consider values more valuable,

Than diamonds, gold and other mundane chattels. 

Blessed are they, who hold values steadfastly,

In pragmatic view, how are diamonds help us ultimately,

None, but help us to expand our active domain ,

Good, if we make use them for philanthropical protection. 

We often forgo and undervalue many virtues 

In excess is an addiction, then virtues are not at all virtues,

Used only for self promotion and glorification,

In moderation everything is acknowledged as fine. 

In course of evolution virtues automatically developed in man,

Said values of religion existed in society, not an invention,

Religion affirmed those values, in the scriptures that is all,

As time progressed many other values came into rule. 

Humanity progressed by give and take policy,

Same values simultaneously pervaded globally 

But certain creeds, are trying to drag us centuries back vilely 

Causing terror, anarchy by an antediluvian hoax prophecy. 

Humanity progressed, by science and logical reasoning 

Evolving generations, endowed sustainable moral values 

But some are there still, obdurate to  reason and logic 

Assuming that their hoary tribal laws, are ultimate until doom’s day. 

 Diversity 

In nature everything is different and unique 

That is the unfathomable secret of evolution 

Just observe nature and be ready to be in a shock,

Look at the entities which are all different in one way or fashion,

As one species we belong to Homo sapiens but different in every respect 

This exceptional diversity is the uniqueness of nature 

Everyone of us is nice and beautiful at birth in nature,

Instead of individuating him as he is at birth,

Society starts to condition and program him at length,

Not to be an individual but as a tool to earn success 

For success is measured by the opinion of the mass,

Where as contentment is self gained 

We often think some are good but may not be indeed,

Some others are considered evil but may be affected,

Some people are really pretentious 

Some others live unassuming, not at all pretentious,

This is life not at all predictable, a predictable life is boring 

Diversity is the gist of life that makes it amazing, 

Every moment has to be lived rich celebrating as it’s 

Many die rich vegetating without enjoying life in its fullness,

In the canvas of nature, vibrant and scintillating hues flaunt,

A kaleidoscope of beauty and life, young, old, small and giant. 

From mountains tall to oceans wide and deep,

Indifferently ecosystems thrive, side by side as a group,

In verdurous deep forests, tall and small trees preside,

A tapestry of species, interwoven with might and pride,

Foliage rustles and murmurs, bees buzz, birds chirp, sing and take flight,

Insects hum, orchestrate through day and night. 

Animals of varied shape and size, mightily display,

Unfolds diversity’s grandeur and mighty sway,

Elephants’ might, lions’ mane, zebras’ stripes so bright,

Giraffes’ long necks, peacocks plumage , all are a wondrous sight. 

Anchovies flit, whales swim deep, dolphins delightfully play,

Damsel flies and butterflies dance, in drizzle and sunny days,

Buzzing bees and dancing butterflies, thieving nectar from flowers,

But pollinating life to nature, everywhere in nature. 

In the midst of this life’s unequal grand tapestry,

Human beings have woven their wonderful story, 

Culture’s blend, multi cuisines spread and traditions thrive,

A marvellous mosaic of humanity alive. 

Complexions varied, thousands of languages spoken, 

Beliefs, morals, values, myths and ethos, origins not fully known,

From forest, the fertile alluvion, oasis of desert to cities we roam,

Weaving the warp and woof of life, in diversity’s realm. 

We always seek our strength in differences broad,

All the same, embracing unity side by side,

For in diversity’s awe-inspiring design,

Lies beauty, wonder , and the spectrum of life’s rein.