The shortcomings and shortfalls
should never take the call
their suffix short interprets clearly
they are for period very short exactly
never make a fuss of a shortcoming
be it an enquiry of death or birth
be it a greeting missed or mirth
could be an oversight or intentional
do not think it is irrational or rational
let you examine yourself thoroughly
then point your finger at others firmly
without the self-analysis nothing turns
remember that and go ahead without spurn
the newborn is innocent about that prevails
the dead have flown from these worldly travails
reminds me of those who are alive and lively
do at times keep away from each other knowingly
recall a forgotten one and make it an issue knowingly
the same could be said of shortfalls
they are simple when reviewed not pitfalls
could not we who breathe live in peace?
that would bring about benevolence
with please.
Meenas Poems 