What a great poem.  It's so true.  I would love, with your permission,
to post the poem on my site.  Please let me know if its o.k.

If anyone has time, I have a web site regarding CP.  Take a look at it
and tell me what you think.
http://kisser.freeservers.com/cp.htm

Thanks
Christina

Ashadeep Foundation wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Following is a poem written by a friend of mine. It is really meaningful. I
> liked and I guess so would you.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Vinayak
>
> Essence of life....
>
> Not so long ago four wise men
> Were in the midst of an altercation
> What is the essence of life?
> Trying they were, to answer this question
>
> What is the essence of life?
> "Money" argued the rich man
> Without money on this earth
> You, my friend, have no worth
>
> What is the essence of life?
> "Knowledge" argued the intelligent man
> A man should have an intelligent brain
> Only then pride and respect can he attain
>
> What is the essence of life?
> "Courage" argued the brave man
> Not money, not knowledge can save
> A man who is not brave
>
> What is the essence of life?
> "Looks" argued the handsome man
> What good does intelligence do?
> If the world does not turn around and look at you?
>
> The argument seemed endless until
> Walking along they saw an old man
> The wise men thought to themselves
> If anyone can help us, he can
>
> After hearing them the old man smiled
> He took them to a grave
> "There lies my friend," he said
> Who was neither intelligent nor brave
>
> Good looking he was not called by any
> When he died, he died without a penny
> His life was spent in suffering and pain
> He did not cry, he did not complain
>
> He always had a smile on his face
> Of his sadness, he never left a trace
> He made others smile and laugh with him
> Though he himself was crying within
>
> That, my brothers, is the essence of life
> Happiness can be defined only by you
> Living for self, everyone can do
> Living for others is possible only for few
>
> There is no greater virtue in this world
> Than that of rectitude and humanity
> You define only one relationship in life
> The relationship of friendship and amity
>
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