NOT JUST - A POEM

Not the jar, but the water in it we drink,

Not the bulb, but the filament in it that glows,

Not the TV set, but the images transmitted we watch,

Not the expensive watch, but the time it tells we need.

Not the number of bank accounts, but the amount of money in them,

Not the bodywork of a car, but the performance of its engine,

Not the caliber of mobile phone, but the SIM card that enables it function,

Not the level of education, but the level of impact made.

 Not the outward appearance, not just the physical sight,

Not how pretty, but what you carry on the inside,

Not the number of fans but your ability to reach out,

Not the hurdles, but your zeal to get to the finish line.

Not where you were born, but whose son you truly are,

Not where you started from, but where your destination lies,

Not the diversity of talent, but how well they are utilized,

Not a poem, just sharing a few thoughts of mine.

Not you/me/him/her or they, but US,

Not I alone, but WE.