Smart
(Dedicated to all who can rise for truth and justice for
peace in the world -
Deepak Sarkar,
[Without 9/11
Truth, Generations will live with lies
endangering our world – Kolki]
Since childhood, I was little slow kind except
running!
Used to think more than needed before responding!
That made me a fast runner, speed player -
But a slow learner and delayed answerer!
Pressured by parents and peers, tried my best to become
smart!
Finished schools and universities learning state of
the art!
Discovered how smartness dictates career in the world!
Surpassing honesty, creativity, sincerity and hard
work!
Engaged in conflicts to reveal people only acting
smart!
As I grew older –
My reactions to chronic world problems became even slower!
Analyzing events more reading between lines undercover!
Watched how we feel secured staying busy with career!
In better car, richer neighbourhood, bigger house and
barrier!
Ignoring bigotry, ideology leading
to violence and wars!
I slowed down to feel how earth spinning
for daily rotation!
Listened to plants, animals, birds, beyond civilized
pollution!
Saw God’s smiles illuminating dynamic creative
evolution!
True smartness is to embrace truth against all humiliation!
Author: Deepak
Sarkar,