“Human mind slips down
But over a period, one can
Bring it high with diligence
By one’s own intelligence.”
There was a wealthy man,
Who had an ambitious son.
The son was for quick money.
And went to places many.
As years passed, he lost
Each and every asset,
As he was a spendthrift,
His life became a waste.
He came back to his place
In search of some service.
He found a big mansion
And met the headman.
He didn’t know it was
His own father’s house,
Father saw him at a distance,
But didn’t show his face.
Father’s intention was,
His son, who was careless,
Should learn to work hard
For his better livelihood.
His son, year by year,
Improved his behavior
And shouldered more
Responsibility thereafter.
When he became an expert
And in his work honest,
His father revealed then
The truth of father and son.
He fell at his father’s feet,
For this happy meet,
And supported his father
As a good son, thereafter.
Rajaram Ramachandran
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