Discretion : Poem
Vanita Thakkar is an Entrepreneur - an Engineer-Researcher-Consultant and an Artist - Singer-Composer-Poetess-Writer from Vadodara, Gujarat.
Discretion
There is difference between
Sadness and despair
Worth knowing
One leads to gloom,
The other brings along doom.
There is difference between
Self-respect and ego
Worth knowing
One is a wise protector,
The other, a blind snare-weaver.
There is difference between
Indignation and Anger
Worth knowing
One is a dumb destroyer,
The other, a righteous path-builder.
There is difference between
Serenity and silence
Worth knowing
One effuses eternal calmness,
The other can emit soundless clamours.
There is difference between
Management and manipulation
Worth knowing
One leads to progress,
The other connects to disgrace.
There is difference between
The Enlightened and the Intellectual
Worth knowing
One personifies purity
The other justifies impurity.
There is difference between
Impurity and filth
Worth knowing
One can many a time give favours,
The other is only for scavengers.
There is difference between
Human and Man
Worth knowing
One leads Life
The other concedes life.
- Vanita Thakkar (31.07.2009)
© 2020 Vanita Thakkar
Comments
Vanita Thakkar (author) on October 05, 2020:
Thanks, dear Ankita for your visit and insightful comment. Much appreciated.
Ankita B on October 05, 2020:
Wonderful and thought provoking poem. I loved how you explained the differences in a simple but beautiful way.
Vanita Thakkar (author) on October 05, 2020:
Thanks, Lorna for your reading and reflecting on the poem. Sincere appreciation for your time and support.
Lorna Lamon on October 05, 2020:
A thought provoking poem which ponders the differences of certain words. The last verse speaks volumes. Well written Vanita.
Vanita Thakkar (author) on October 05, 2020:
Thanks, dear Chitrangadaji for your thoughtful comment. Lots of love and regards.
Chitrangada Sharan from New Delhi, India on October 05, 2020:
Well composed and thoughtful poem.
I liked the way you have explained the distinct and significant words in a simple manner.
Thanks for sharing.
