God gave us sight
To admire the beauty inside.
God gave us speech
To utter words sweet.
God gave us hearing
To listen to fellow beings.
God gave us hands
To do noble deeds.
God gave us feet
To climb to the highest heights.
God gave us intellect
To embrace lofty ideals.
God gave us wisdom
To act most responsibly.
God gave us birth
To fulfil a mission.
Be ever thankful and kind
For God gave us this life.
Diwali, 2009. Lucknow.value