SIMPLICITY

Simplicity is a virtue that is so rare to find in this era and time,
It is almost as if being a simpleton today is actually a big crime.

Complexity and chaos has become the order of the day today,

It is sad indeed that we rarely enjoy a relaxed, stress free day.

The style quotient today is boasting of a  busy and hectic pace,

Everybody seems to be part of a huge marathon or a mad race.

Affluence today means more and more possessions and wealth,

Everyone seems to lack ‘peace of mind’ and a very good health.

Cosy houses have given way to cramped flats with no fresh air,

Simple traditional clothes have been replaced by western wear.

Healthy and wholesome food has given way to fast and junk food,

Polite language has been replaced by one that is rude and crude.

As I recall my childhood in a small town where I lived years back,

I realize life was simple yet beautiful, which today we sadly lack.

The play time adventures, so many festivities and celebrations,

The sharing and caring, many a secret longings and infatuations.

Not having a TV was such a boon, it gave us time to be outdoors,

Weaving and listening to interesting tales by the dozens and scores.

Not having computers and mobiles actually helped us come closer,

Nagging and nudging friends ,forever ragging and bullying each other.

We have paid a price, over the years, converting our towns into cities,

We have made the simplicities of life turn gradually into complexities .

How I wish life could be simple and sweet today like in the era gone by,

When we would nurture all relations and had simple moments to enjoy!