A Monk and the Emperor
A monk, sitting under the tree
Looking cool, calm and stress free
Depth of wisdom is seen in his eyes
Absolute peace on his face
He is not in a hurry to go anywhere
Not worried about where to stay
While taking lunch he does not think about dinner
He is sure that God will arrange it
He does not stay at one place for long
He moves on and on
Sharing his knowledge with people
Never wants anything in return
He has full faith in his master
Having straight connection to the Almighty
He often looks up in the sky
As if he were asking God, what and why
He sings and praises God in his songs
Thanking God for all he has
The emperor sitting on his throne
Looks stressed, disturbed and tensed
Restlessness is seen in his eyes
Lines of worries are drawn on his face
So many people are at his service
But he is not finding peace
While taking meal he has so many dishes to eat
But he asks servants to taste and check the food
He cannot trust people around him
Always thinks about the conspiracy
Wherever he goes, can’t enjoy the beauty of nature
Every now and then looks around for enemies
He cannot sleep peacefully
Worried about his own security
When he prays to God,
He has so many things to complaint
He is never satisfied with what he has
So many things of pleasure he has
Are failed to give him the life of joy
Still pride of being an emperor in his mind
Difficult for him to be polite
A monk does not possess anything
But he has everything
His life is full of happiness
Though the emperor has everything
He has nothing
His life is lacking of a true sense of satisfaction.
© 2020 thoughtsprocess
Comments
thoughtsprocess (author) from Navsari (India) on July 29, 2020:
I am so glad that you loved it. Thank you so much Ankita.
thoughtsprocess (author) from Navsari (India) on July 29, 2020:
Thank you so much Lorna Ma'am for these beautiful words of appreciation.
Ankita B on July 29, 2020:
Beautiful poem Vandna. I loved it.
Lorna Lamon on July 29, 2020:
The emperor does indeed have everything, and yet he has nothing worth having. Happiness can only come from inner peace. A beautiful and spiritual poem Vandna.
