Act as though we knew it!

If we knew but half the troubles

That our neighbour has to bear;

If we knew what caused those furrows

On his brow, and kept them there —

We should surely try to cheer him

In some kindly, helpful way

And there’d be a lot more sunshine

In the lives of both today.

 

If we knew whose feet were standing

Close beside the narrow stream;

If we knew whose eyes would close soon

In the sleep that has no dream;

Then perhaps we’d more kindly speak —

Oh, why not act as though we knew it —

For life’s cords so quickly break! —Chester Shuler

 

Smiling Beauty Face

Cloudless sky the sun brights,

Even if there is cloud the sun is behind,

The noon rises with an abnormal light

Though the earth is smiles with delight.

Love of words make to smiles,

Even loveless words too, the smile it lies,

Rosy lips displace with half-open eyes

And yet smiles as it is mine.

Flower shares the immortal fragrance

Even if it is plucked yet there is scent,

It tosses and ties like rows of wreath

And it teaches man, the love supreme. —Sagar Sharki