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Is the World Upside Down

Incredible but true, Believe it or not, But it happened. Driving in a secondary road, Feeling at peace with the world, Admiring the tall bushes and trees, I saw a woman thumbing a ride. I stopped to my regret for Three young hooded armed men Surrounded my car and robbed me of all I had, Hired car and all. I walked back to town Thankfully I got a lift. Got some cash from my hotel And went to have lunch. A beggar came in and asked for food. I took pity and went to buy Some food for him. The owner sent packing for both of us from his diner. Hungry we were, and hungry we remained. I saw a small girl roaming the street. I took her to the nearest station. In came her mother accusing me That I molested the girl. I spent the night in a cell. The next day, everything was cleared. I had just come from abroad. But now I ask: what kind of world is this? Three times I tried to do well. Three times, I was wronged. Can I be charitable again? Alas, it is in my nature To do always good.

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