Poems by
Vasupradha Vasudevan

That it is learning…

a poem by Vasupradha Vasudevan

Learn from a baby how to be innocent,
Learn from a kid how to be happy,
Learn from a tree how to be evergreen,
Learn from the sun how to shine always!

Learn from the stars how to brighten the dark,
Learn from the rain how to be clear,
Learn from nature how to be supportive,
Learn from the sunflower how to turn towards good,

Learn from a beggar how to humble yourself,
Learn from the tide how to be mighty,
Learn from gravity how to pull back,
Learn from the magnet how to attract!

Learn from the animals how to bear brunt,
Learn from a forest how to live in unison,
Learn from a knife how to be sharp,
Learn from a scissors how to give shape!

Learn from a stove how to grasp,
Learn from a vessel how to hold and store,
Learn from a biscuit how to be crisp,
Learn from water how to dissolve!

Learn from a chemical how to react,
Learn from a cartoon how to act,
Learn from your nail how to grow,
Learn from the cactus how to be protective,
Learn from the flowers how to exhibit beauty!

Learn from a mother what compassion is,
Learn from a father, who a guide is,
Learn from a sibling, what affection is,
Learn from a friend, what companionship is,
Learn from a teacher, how challenging the profession is!

Learn from your spouse, who you are,
Learn from your child, what is the meaning of life,
Learn from everything, how much more there is to learn!!