Though
People Have
Though people have eyes,
they sometimes fail
to see the beauty in themselves and others.
What use are such eyes
if they cannot admire?
Though people have ears,
they sometimes fail
to hear their inner voice or listen to others.
What use are such ears
if they cannot truly listen?
Though people have mouths,
they sometimes fail
to speak their truth or reflect on others' words.
What use is such a mouth
if it stays silent when it should speak?
Though people have hearts,
they sometimes fail
to feel for themselves and for others.
What use is such a heart
if it cannot feel?
Though people have minds,
they sometimes fail
to think deeply or welcome others' thoughts.
What use is such a mind
if it does not think?
Though people have hands,
they sometimes fail
to reach out for help or lend a hand to others.
What use are such hands
if they do not help?
Though people have legs,
they sometimes fail
to walk an extra mile or walk beside those in need
of company.
What use are such legs
if they refuse to walk farther?
Though people have perfect bodies,
they sometimes fail
to appreciate what they have—or what others possess.
What use are such gifts
if they inspire no gratitude?
Our whole life finds meaning and purpose
only when we live with gratitude and respect for
others.
Life comes alive only when we breathe life into what
we have been given,
and connect with people through what they, too,
possess.
M.L.Narendra
Kumar
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