The miseries of life
somehow gave him an illusion
that the key to happiness was money,
and it was the only source
that could help him achieve
everything he was so far deprived off.
So, he went on a spree,
crossing every barrier,
going berserk
and smashing all glees
He prioritized money over everything else,
compassion and passion,
emotions and love,
for him everything
should lead to earning dough
So, he grossed a lot of moolah,
but it was never enough,
for the race was never ending,
as he was caught in a vicious circle
with no defined finish goal.
The whirlwind of having more
never found a reason to slow,
but in the process,
he lost his own soul.
Then one day when he took a pause
he was aghast to notice
everyone he knew had drifted
from his life’s shore,
no one was there with whom
he could share his pride,
the fancy possessions, the Midas touch,
all appeared vestigial,
things that defined his luxurious lifestyle
Shattered and devastated
he was left with nothing else then to mourn,
for the jewels he owned
was of no use to him,
and laden with deep griefs
he tumbled and drowned
Copyright © Shantanu Baruah
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This is a brilliant writeup. Holds true in today’s life on the endless grind and losing small moments of life, which makes it beautiful. Well done, Shantanu.
Reblogged this on Megha's World and commented:
Come read this brilliant exposition about losing life’s happiness over materialistic possessions.
Thank you so much Megha. Appreciate you reading it
Well written Shantanu.I had to reblog it.
Thank you so much Megha 🤗
Aha I got a virtual hug..haha
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Hugs -2 Flower-1
Too silly of me..so sorry
Don’t be 😊
Don’t encourage me..haha
Hey, read this
So well said! “The whirlwind of having more never found a reason to slow, but in the process he lost his own soul.”
Thank you so much for your such keen observation and your comment 😊
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Come read “Materialistic Possessions” and learn why – More – is never enough!
Thank you so much. I truly appreciate your kindness
It leaves me speechless🤗
Thank you so much Jay
Reblogged this on Ckonfab.
A wonderful post on the truth – The Love Of Money Is The Root Of All Evil. Masterfully pennend, Shantanu!!
Thanks so much, Chuck. Wise words