Be not beaten

Beauty is God given; be humble.
Personality is Society given; be thankful.
Wealth is Fortune given; be simple.
Power is Chance given; be considerate.
Pride is Self given; be judicious.
Lust is Nature given; be a master
Then, when stripped, you are not beaten.
02.01.2003

poem by Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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