WHO IS GOOD OR BAD?--Editor's choice

WHO IS GOOD OR BAD?


Who is good and who is bad?
It’s difficult to tell.
In their blind perceptions men
Often doggedly dwell.

Goodness is known by the deeds,
Not by the mere outward.
Substance is what does matter
And not the name or word.

Men differ in their nature,
Have different colours;
Diverse are their religions,
Languages and cultures.


Who is better, black or white?
Arabic or Hebrew?
Cultures of the East or West?
Christian, Muslim or Jew?

Such questions really are
Rather irrelevant.
But verily for these do
People fight, adamant.

Life is short and our good Lord
Tells us to be patient.
He wants us to love others,
Be always tolerant.

Who is good and who is bad?
We should not question this.
He made man in His image.
We all live in His bliss.



* Written in abcb 7-6-7-6 format
• Showcased in the Spiritual letters dated 12 May 2010, 26 December 2012, 19 November 2014 and 30 March 2016.



M C Gupta
27 August 2003