Rose emanates its sweet smell far and wide

And shows off its beauty to all with pride

The small birds, honey bees and insects galore

Feed on its nectar to quench their hunger and more

The breeze takes its aroma further away

Does the rose ask anything in return, I say? 

Then why this burden of egoism does

the man display? 

And always keep self above everyone else to our dismay? 

From one tree to another, the birds merrily hop

Most lilting tunes all day long they sing,  without a stop

And for all to admire, show off their colorful plumes

Nectar from the best flowers they select,  one assumes

Dispersing their seeds everywhere, as if on a cue

Do they demand something in lieu? 

Then why does he demand more,  this stupid man? 

If he earns a thousand he yearns for two,  like a businessman!

Freshness the cool breeze brings to all living things

From the trees dispersed are the seeds as if on wings

In summer heat, the cool breeze brings relief to one and all

As wind, it turns rotors to give us light,  electricity we call 

It moves the clouds, brings rain where in need

Yet, it remains silent on its demands, has no greed

So why, oh why is the man so selfish? 

Wants everything for himself, that’s what he is prone to relish

Fruits offered by the trees of different variety 

Full benefit they give to our society

Give flowers of divergent colors and shades 

Enhances our lives to different grades

Reduces pollution and gives timely shade to the needy 

Trees however offer these selfless services with glee 

Why can’t the humans imitate this example bright

And let kindness fly out left and right? 

The clouds carrying moisture hover above us 

Give welcome showers when land is parched, without fuss

They protect us at times from the burning sun

Lightning produces ozone to reduce pollution 

Helps in production of fertilizers for plants

So many benefits, yet nothing in return wants

But man, always wants the best for himself

Why can’t he place service to mankind before self?  

Without sun there would be no life on earth

Sun warms the oceans, brings rain thenceforth 

Enough heat it gives us and bright light,  no less

Or else there would be only ice and darkness

It gives energy to the green plants to grow and produce oxygen

And what are its demand in return? None!

But, this mean man always wants more

Doesn’t care for anyone else, we abhor!

High time man makes efforts to change his thought process 

And make this world a beautiful place to live and make progress