Footsteps and shadow

Footsteps follow you; shadow follows you.
You cannot leave them by running away.
To leave them, you can sit under a shade.

Desires and cravings are following you.
You cannot beat them by pursuing them.
To beat them, be content and sit at work.
10.02.2012

poem by Rm. Shanmugam Chettiar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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