That is the World

Like a fall if you fall
dazed eyes, they would admire
your beauty and strength, awe and wonder
you would be blessed, one and all…
 
Like a river if you flow
raised hands, they would adore
your melodious ripples, bathe and wash
you would be blessed, high and low…
 
Like a tree if you give
hoarse voice, they would chant
your name in refrain, true and false
you would be blessed, nasty and naive…
 
Like a man if you conduct
ire and fire, they would slam
your honest, humane deeds, fear and threat
you would be damned, the hollow duct…