THINK OVER THE DAY'S WORK

Before the day is over

You have one more thing to do;

Think over the day’s work you did

And the things that you failed to do.

Did you consciously harm anyone

either your friend or foe?

Or take anything that’s not yours

Knowing very well that it is so?

Did you in anyway abuse your speech

Through ignorance, hatred and greed?

Tell lies and indulge in idle talk

And use unpleasant, harsh speech?

Did you obey your parents

Your elders and teacher, too

And attend to all your home work

And do the best you could do?

You are known by your own deeds

You perform through bodily acts, thought and speech.

Daily before you fall asleep

Reflect on them; this advice you should heed.

VEN.K.WIMALAJOTI