The family stood divided
Each one against the other
Hatred and bitterness
Filled the atmosphere
They sought help of a guru
Wise and renowned
To end all disputes with
Words deep and profound
The guru chanted mantras
Closed his eyes and prayed
Seemingly spoke to God
The message he out laid
“Right in your backyard
There lies a treasure chest
Dig up as quick as you can
Your woes shall be addressed
The treasure is large and hefty
It will fill your lives with gold
God has blessed your house
Or so I’ve been told”
The whole family took up spades
Began digging the yard
All the disputes went on hold
For they were digging very hard
Now after a week of toil
They didn’t find any chest
No gold in their pockets
No woes were addressed
They stormed to the guru
Who calmly asked them to sit
He said he’d explain it all
If they’d only permit
“A week you spent digging
Not once did you fight
You all worked together
Whether day or night
You didn’t find any treasure?
I say you struck gold
There’re no rubies in your pockets
But unity in your soul”
The family wasn’t convinced
“The week’s over,” they said
“We’ll go back fighting now
Until we’re all dead”
“For a solution,” said the guru
“Which is permanent
Kindly pay at the counter
Free trial’s a week extent”
it was such a pleasure to read it!
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Great poem and story. Judging by the comments, I feel like I’m the only one who caught the melancholy undertones. Loved it.
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Such a profound lesson… enjoyed reading 🙂
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Haha nice
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This is an awesome piece! Appreciate your poetry!
And a very Happy New Year! May you have a life that the wise man envisioned… that of togetherness, warmth and love! 🙂
Regards
Parishmita Aka Carrots! 😀
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Thank you so much. Wish you the same
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🙂 you are welcome!
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Great message and humour combined.Amazing!!!
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I love this Frank. What a wise Guru. Fighting what was perceived the common good stopped the infighting.😊
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Coolll!!! 😂😂☺️☺️☺️
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Ur welcome
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Marvelous creativity 👏👏👏👏
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A wise (and funny) guru indeed! XD
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Such a great message
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😁 😁
Humorous, but with great lessons. Well done Frank.
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Awesome post,Frank!
ravi
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Thank you, Ravi
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I love it!
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Haha! You’re too awesome!!! 💯💃so good!
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Thank you so much
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You’re welcome much😁
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A perfect solution for fighting families.A funny one though.If they are willing a week’s trial.
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Haha. Sure
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Happy new year, Frank!😊
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Happy new year
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Fairy tale vibe.Nice one
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very nice story about the story.
Many times we go to find the happiness outside the house forget that the happiness is in our own house in living together with love & support.
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Jolly good one 👍
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Good one!😁😁😁
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Such sagacity … I love it!
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😂good one
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😂😂😂😂❤
Happy New Year Frank! Cheers!
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Happy new year, Albert
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Ha ha good one !!
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