I know what I want
But my want
How to get?
I know not!

I have plenty of doubts
But this doubt
How to clear?
I know not!

I try to read the mind
But this mind
How to understand?
I know not!

I hear the people talk
But to this talk,
How to lend my ears?
I know not!

I’ve put in my efforts
But all
A big waste.
I keep hearing
Elders request-
“Waste not, want not”
What, an acid test!