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OF GOD & WISDOM
Learn to love an ugly face,
For God may not resemble
His semblance in Calenders !
Do not seek wisdom ,
In Hard-bound covers ;
For Wisdom may be ,
Hidden in cheap Out-fits !
He will meet you
On the path of simplicity !
He may be the One
Who was walking with you
With bowed head
And never complaining !
Wise one, O Wise one !
With each step
On the path of Knowledge,
You increased the distance
Between Him & You !
It was only the other day,
When He came to You
Seeking Love & Compassion !
You blind-folded with erudition
Bestowed Him,
With Pity & Disdain !
Blind One, O Blind One !
Could you not see ,
His smile go sour !
Discover Him,
Amongst the Lowliest
Amongst those,
Who walk with you
Unassuming, unnoticed, uncared !
This poignant and heart-touching Poem by Mr. Ashok Sharma, was first published in The Hitavada, Nagpur on Oct 11, 1992
