Kiss Poem by Aniruddha Pathak

Wise indeed are the ways of a jackal
That never seems short on options at call,
Easier, straighter seem the ways of cat,
She once admonished the wise jackal, caught
Fishing in hot waters where he should not:
‘Keep it simple, Stupid, don't complicate'.

The jackal then asked the cat one fine day:
How easy from danger you get away?
There's but one way of which I so far know—
I climb up nearest tree fast as I go.
How about you? Cat asked, O wisest friend,
I've hundred ways and counting, there's no end;

I've the options; to escape is the goal,
I can into the nearby bushes hide,
Under a rock or behind, that beside,
I'd work my way to hide in a dark hole,
Run faster, sprint to leave danger behind,
Many a trick I've in my fertile mind….

And once a tiger did indeed when come,
The wise jackal whilst on options pondered,
Caught was precious time when it squandered.
By climbing up the tree the cat was home.
More is the choice, greater conflict create,
And caught are you right on the escape gate.

Simple's always sought by a happy man,
Varied are alts and choice, less be the time
To weigh them and wise be; though it's no crime,
Array of tricks is a catch-22 can.
We live in a world with many a choice,
Each sings its own tune with a varied voice.

So let your cat within keep it simple,
Let no jackal with vain choices cripple.
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If I should add, keep it simple also works well in wedded life.
KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid)and make amends, and never do thou complicate.
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Reflections | 03.04.04 |