VALUES
G. Somaseshu
As lustre to pure gold, sweet smell
to red rose
Values add real meaning to our life:
They make us humane and free us from
woes
They strengthen our hearts in times
of strife.
Mere knowledge seems hollow without
essence
Of values which add sense to our
existence.
To our short life, a direction, a
worthy end
To check the inner beast and evil
desires mend
They are our guiding stars,
preceptors great
In spite of immense wealth, power and
lust
None lives to eternity, all turn to
dust.
Values endure, our future hope and
fate
Let’s strive to cultivate some values
at least
To help others and help ourselves
with values sweet.