No one knows where destiny takes them away,
No way, Happiness is not garnered,
At the expenses of others’ safety,
wellbeing, As human being, So the saying goes, ‘Clear mind is a comfortable pillow,’ Whether the place it is set is lowland or plateau, Deep or shallow,
Doing good, obvious, pays off, From the floor to the ceiling or roof, But circumstances preclude, Those who intend to run virtuous from acting so, In principle, as nature reflects, too, No one is cruel, gloomy and wily, Unless they are tricked and work for belly,
Yes, no one wants to do wrong, Insert in him a mental bug, No one enjoys making sin, too, Human nature is envious in fact, In terms of wealth, health, fame or telling act, Why is this so, Self-actualization is whiter than white, As it attracts all the time right, If human nature is shaped accordingly, With no sense of jealousy, Cruelty and bankruptcy,
The planet would be in an earthly heaven, and boon, Having a wider space and attention-grabbing room, If truth be told, And gets glittered as gold, Those who are with infinite wealth, Can conquer death, Do they have capacity? To give their asset as collateral and save soul, No.
Not at all! Clear mind is whiter than white, All the time bright and earnest right, Nothing in the universe better than it, Yes, integrity, fraternity, genuine and charity, Are core for humanity, Nothing, no one skips out of the world trap, Generation after generation, no gap, no gap,
No one knows where destiny takes them away, No happiness is garnered, At the expenses of others’ wellbeing, As human being, But the for the wicked and the cruel, it has become the rule, This poem reflects on deep themes of morality, human nature, and the quest for happiness.
It emphasizes the importance of integrity and the consequences of pursuing personal gain at the expense of others. The repeated phrases, like “clear mind” and “whiter than white,” suggest a yearning for purity and clarity in thought and action.
Here are some key themes and interpretations:
- Destiny and Morality: The uncertainty of where life leads us is intertwined with the choices we make, highlighting that true happiness cannot come from harming others.
- Human Nature: The poem explores the complexities of human emotions, including jealousy and cruelty, suggesting that these traits arise from external pressures and survival instincts.
- Virtue and Integrity: The idea that a clear mind brings comfort and peace is a central motif, emphasizing how living virtuously enriches the soul and contributes to a better world.
- Wealth and Power: It questions the value of material wealth, contrasting it with the richness found in moral integrity and genuine human connections.
- Hope for Humanity: Despite the darker aspects of human nature, there’s an underlying hope that if people can transcend jealousy and cruelty, a more harmonious existence is possible.
This piece invites readers to reflect on their own lives and the impact of their actions on others, urging a collective movement towards integrity and compassion.
BY MENGESHA AMARE
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD SATURDAY 19, July 2025
