Don't Be

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Don't be fragile
People won't handle you with care
Unapologetically they will break you
Beyond any repair

Don't be mellow
They will take advantage of you
Will place you on sidelines
Once they are done and through

Don't be naive
Life isn't a fairy tale with a happy end
Most are playing a trick
Disguised as your friend

Don't be this or that
What would you be then?
Lost in oblivion, shapeless
Listless in crowd yet again

Be a child
Care for your own good
Be fragile, mellow, naive
And do what you should

Be as free as wind
Flow as if no stone can turn your path
A spark that lights a fire
Be a child at heart

 Image - Point Pleasant, New Jersey, USA

Comments

  1. Writefully YoursDecember 8, 2014 at 10:11 PM

    Lessons for life :). Great !

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  2. Siddhartha JoshiDecember 8, 2014 at 10:59 PM

    I like it Saru! Its my thought for the day - be a child :)

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  3. Rahul BhatiaDecember 9, 2014 at 12:21 AM

    Lovely words just summarizing the gist of life! One has to pursue his/her own happiness, with a child like enthusiasm, Saru:)

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  4. Ankita December 9, 2014 at 12:32 AM

    being child-like and not childish is the key to happiness! Guriji Sri Sri Ravishankar also says that one should develop a child-like curiosity and happiness! Lovely poem Saru :)

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    1. Saru SinghalDecember 19, 2014 at 11:11 AM

      That is so well put. Thanks for a valuable addition to the post, Ankita.

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  5. NamrataDecember 9, 2014 at 1:25 AM

    By being strong you may not win their heart but it will let you escape their pity. Good work.:)

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  6. RamakrishnanDecember 9, 2014 at 2:41 AM

    Rare to find people with such qualities !

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  7. AnonymousDecember 9, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    Your words always carry a deep message.Nicely weaved in rhyme

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  8. Red HandedDecember 9, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    This was too good. I wnt to go make sand castles by the beach now! Dont ask me why.

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  9. VinithaDecember 9, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    Lovely poem, Saru.

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  10. RachnaDecember 9, 2014 at 11:26 PM

    You excel at poetry. Your words simple and meaningful. I loved it!

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    1. Saru SinghalDecember 19, 2014 at 11:29 AM

      Thank you so much for your generous comment, Rachna.

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  11. Manjulika PramodDecember 9, 2014 at 11:58 PM

    The truth of life simply put... I could relate with everything..

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  12. Amrit SinhaDecember 10, 2014 at 1:59 AM

    Some important life lessons here ... beautiful :-)

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  13. AnonymousDecember 10, 2014 at 2:40 AM

    Be what you want to be,
    Not what others think you should be:)
    Being a child is the only way to feel real happiness.
    Loved the poem.

    I have tagged you for the #willyoushave activity in blogadda. It is completely okay if you are unable to respond. Just wanted to inform you:)

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  14. AnonymousDecember 10, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    Be a child. A good message and love poem.

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  15. Yogi SaraswatDecember 11, 2014 at 12:00 AM

    Be a child
    Care for your own good
    Be fragile, mellow, naive
    And do what you should
    important life lessons in well easy words . These should be the qualities of a human being but most of the people treat him/ her as a foolish, who have these qualities.

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  16. indu chhibberDecember 11, 2014 at 2:26 AM

    You began with the reality of life,ending with a valuable lesson.
    Great poem.

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  17. Anita SabatDecember 11, 2014 at 2:31 AM

    Being a child makes sense.
    then, we can forgive & forget about those who take advantage of us :)
    Nice words, Saru :)

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  18. TanishqDecember 11, 2014 at 4:11 AM

    That is wonderful. Delightful bag of prose, with each sentence expressing a tune of itself.

    Don't be naive
    Life isn't a fairy tale with a happy end
    Most are playing a trick
    Disguised as your friend.

    Amazing, poetry fills a lifetime void of emotions.

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  19. simple girl.....December 11, 2014 at 4:21 AM

    simple but so beautiful... :)

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  20. ekta khetanDecember 11, 2014 at 4:53 AM

    And that is the story of my life.

    Bravo Saru you said it all. I never agreed to anything as much this. Brilliant!

    www.numerounity.com

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  21. joshi danielDecember 11, 2014 at 6:14 AM

    that is cute and makes sense :)

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  22. GauravDecember 11, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    Wonderful lines and very inspirational one :)
    Thank you for such wonderful words.

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  23. AnonymousDecember 11, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    This is too good. I can relate to it.

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  24. AnonymousDecember 11, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    How wonderful to enjoy life with child-like wonder.

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  25. ajwrites57December 11, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    Strong words Saru!

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  26. PriyashiDecember 11, 2014 at 8:44 PM

    Lovely words dear.....my mantra always - be a child......enjoyed reading it through.....:)

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  27. VarshaDecember 12, 2014 at 12:15 AM

    I can relate to this so much..Beautiful!

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  28. Anuja JainDecember 12, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    lessons of life beautifully quoted :)

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  29. K.A. AcharyaDecember 13, 2014 at 4:08 AM

    How beautiful! Love the lines, " Be as free as wind
    Flow as if no stone can turn your path"

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  30. AnonymousDecember 13, 2014 at 4:39 AM

    Loved the lines Saru :)

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  31. Uma AnandaneDecember 13, 2014 at 7:19 PM

    Simple and beautiful lines Saru :)

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  32. Jyoti MishraDecember 15, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    Be as free as wind, go and wander :)
    Loved it Saru

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  33. Sunita SriramDecember 16, 2014 at 4:41 AM

    Yes..be strong like a gust of wind or gentle and innocent as a breeze!
    Enjoyed this one!

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  34. AseemDecember 17, 2014 at 2:46 AM

    Some lovely thoughts to keep in mind for life :).

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  35. Sabyasachi PatraDecember 17, 2014 at 5:57 AM

    Love this. Too often we react in the same manner and others. We don't realise that these reactions over a period of time change us. Slowly this acquired behaviour becomes are defacto behaviour. A gentle breeze doesn't get into an enclosed space. I want to be as I am. Give me some rain...give me some sunshine...I want to be a child again....

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    1. Saru SinghalDecember 25, 2014 at 12:34 PM

      That would be perfect - being what we are. Having a childlike nature, makes sure we don't get affected by the madness around.

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  36. Saru SinghalDecember 19, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    True that!

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  37. NiveditaJanuary 7, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    Touched my heart..Every line makes so much sense.Beautifully written..Kudos!

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