Grim Realities

You cannot build a nation strong With love for fellowmen absent; You cannot forge ahead in world If corruption gross is present. You cannot integrate the states If love of neighbor is not there; You cannot progress in all spheres If you don’t care for poor welfare. You cannot make a nation rich If poor are poorer day by day; You cannot pour the wealth in drains If beggars live to die en way. You cannot plan for cities smart When farmers cannot make ends meet; You cannot fly to mars and stars When citizens have sores on feet. You cannot make all things ‘high-tech’ And love your mother nature well; You cannot copy world around If matters within turn to hell. You cannot harbor hate in heart For citizens of all nations; You cannot keep secular trends By curbing freedom by sanctions. You cannot wear a mask on face And dubiously smile to all; You cannot dream and win a race, Or integrate by building wall. You cannot make false promises And cheat the people whom you rule; You cannot be a leader good By selfishness or be a mule. Copyright by Dr John Celes 23-09-2015