Sonnet: On Misunderstanding (A Pongal Gift)

This life on earth could better be for all, If points of view of others, think we can; Misunderstanding is the mighty wall That's laid amongst most people, man and man. The mistake we all make is to expect The next to do all things in ways we would; But others' freedom, fail we to respect, And turn our hearts and minds akin dead wood. We neither offer help nor suggest plans, But merely criticize our neighbor's ways; And slander creates transient fans and clans, We think will side us and support always. Remove misunderstanding and divides; Mankind can happier be if love resides. Copyright by Dr John Celes 14-01-2018