One may be completely truthful and honest
That doesn’t stop him from ever being rude,
One may be straightforward and very upfront
Yet he can be considered ill-mannered & crude
Attitude cannot have an absolute definition
Virtues can’t be labeled as black and white
There should be an accurate and fine balance
In between evil and good, and wrong and right
Generosity and kindness are the two virtues,
Better than the truth and the sinlessness,
Self – promotion, abstinence and isolation
From the mankind are purely meaningless
What we really do for the less fortunate,
What we honestly do for our fellow beings,
Makes us in true sense actual philanthropic ,
A sensitive and perceptive, a genuine human being
Caring and empathizing with the troubled ones
Being able to be in some people ‘s shoes,
Would make us a better and nobler person,
Who can appreciate others’ pain and views.
~ Sudha Dixit
Bangalore, India