Imposters
They live amongst us
Draped in masked attire
They insist they know you, worked for you
They swindle you with false tears and lies
They come begging for money on some pretext or the other
Their conscience seems to have died at an early age
Whatever be the cause
Primarily poverty and mostly laziness
The will not to struggle and work to earn
Begging is easier
Line up near the temple doorsteps
Carry a child or drag a pathetic girl or boy in tatters
Compel them to stretch their arms to beg
Or else
Beg in the name of a dead child …
Next day forget the purpose of the act
And
Drag that very child to beg
Too many facilities are provided to these poor
Some of whom have fat bank accounts
Yet their will is to beg and live as paupers
Call it fate or destiny
~Shobha Diwakar
Jabalpur, India
Indian Periodical
Indian Periodical
Their adamancy in not getting out of the ruts makes them line up for alms in public places where people congregate!
It’s true they feel more than contented with the job they are currently performing!
They stick to the status quo,and remain in the’comfort zone’, fearing they may lose the opportunity, the moment a switch-over to something productive and meaningful vocation is effected!
This is unfortunately very common in our country. Too many facilities & privileges drive lazy people into lazier state. Begging is not only on streets but it also exists everywhere within the heart of those who don’t wish to labour for the sheer reason that they get things on a golden platter & if it’s denied they demand it as their right & go on a rampage. All this is nothing but begging in a different way. God alone knows where all this is going to lead us to!