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The Five Senses

Start I have eyes that cannot see The beautiful world around me The kaleidoscope which life wears To display happiness and conceal tears. I have ears that cannot hear The music of life everywhere The notes of the piano, the song of the bird The cacophony that becomes awfully weird. I have a nose that cannot smell The fragrance of love in the heart dwell It blossoms like a rose for a while And soon withers away in exile I have a tongue that cannot taste The fruits of passion which go waste All that’s left within is the seed That sprouts despair and foments greed. I have fingers that cannot touch The dreams that I cherish so much They create the sensation of bliss Something is surely amiss. The five senses are a gift God has given to help us from going adrift Alas! We fail to use them as we should And treat them like deadwood. End

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Date: 1/3/2017 2:20:00 AM
Great message! I love your craft, Subroto. Much love and joy to you.
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Subroto Sinha
Date: 1/3/2017 7:47:00 AM
Thanks! Love and joy to you, too!

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