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ontests kindle competitiveness
create a vibration with enthusiasm
where anxiety overwhelms
Day: March 9, 2015
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Public Speaking
A boy of ten years
talks without fear
details every issue
be that of a small tissue
elaborates with such specifics
not all knows such intricacies
spoke to him last night
he, with his eyes bright
made a speech in his school
that of gadgets and tools
his classmates went to sleep
got up after a beep
his teachers listened in keen
well that has always been
he felt very sad to note
told him elaboration is his forte
has to limit it to an extent
add some anecdotes past and present
a way he could improve his reach
as an 
oration should enlighten not teach.
The music I hear
causes a tear
the heart cries
the soul stirs
the eyes of the poor
though not speak words
express feelings of hurt
their suffering mostly silent
sings many a song
of struggle and scarcity
their hands bear
scars of toil red and black
their feet have blisters
the nails all broke
niggard they are
hear them rant
ignites a fire
that rises up
darkens the cloud
pours down as rain
a feeble way
to assuage their bruise
smothers now and then
keeps them in the 
flow.
While taking a walk
saw two men talk
I passed them with a nod
A few steps ahead
crossed a reptile with a small head
I hopped over it without a fall.
In a little distance
two sparrows flew very low
I deviated with caution not to hurt.
As I turned right
a cat jumped from the wall
scared for a moment I stood still
Continued my sojourn
came back to the start
saw the men in conversation.
Talk the men all along
for hours together even longer
know not what for
yet they carry on.
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