Amazing is your brilliance, O MAN

To see me in you for theories of your evolution

During my jungle wanderings I’ve met

Your clan of selfishness and articulate gimmicks

Defining the logic of reasoning and rationale

During my adventures to cities I’ve seen

Your race of brutal violence and intolerance

Exhibiting mal-nutritious positive emotions

During my surprise visits to houses I’ve witnessed

Your people indulging in heartless, weird gossips

Leaving behind ugly trails of restlessness and mistrust

You smile and eat and walk and breed

Just like me but more refined displaying your orderly brain

O MAN, I am the origin of your clan, isn’t it?

If evolution is for betterment, how can I be linked with you

To clear this one doubt that haunts me day & night

I am looking at my picture in your showcased book

Sshhhhhh….. stay away from me for a while

For my feelings may be showcased more loudly

Upon seeing theories of your evolution

This write is my response to Express Yourself Contest Week 19 - Feelings.

http://ehsaas.sulekha.com/blog/post/2008/03/express-yourself-contest-week-19-feelings.htm

Padmaja Balaji