The Beggar Comments

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She knew of this deed. Thanks for sharing.

~Thought provoking. Makes me think of an incident in a pancake house in Ghent. I was sitting there with my very young nephew. A beggar walking with a stick came to ask for alms. I gave quite a generous amount. My nephew said nothing. Then he went to the next table where he was shooed away. He stumbled outside the restaurant and 5 minutes we all saw him running in the other direction in front of the window without stick. The people at the other table made without looking at me but loud enough for me to hear some nasty comments about me. I took the opportunity to teach my very young nephew something nice, loud enough for the others to hear: There are many beggars. Some of them are really in need, some of them are just cheats. It is close to impossible to know the one from the other. Some narrow minded people take this as an excuse not to give any alms to anyone and leave the ones who really need it in their needy situation. Isn't it much better to take the risk and give anyhow, knowing that some will have cheated you and others will see a huge need filled? Of course your mother who must have known the attitude of that particular beggar was right as well, but you not knowing the beggar did the very right thing, I think. I loved reading this poem. Wonderful.

My heart went woeful as no money had I “go to the back and wait.” Quickly collected a few paisa’s; to 30 they all amounted. Pleased, stretched out the coins to him. “I’m not a beggar. Give me notes! ” To pound me in return for this! ! ? ? this was a great lesson for you my dear Roopa. But there are so many there in the world who need our help. There are also so many who cheat us. But our generosity should go on because it gives us a lot of joy. We have to be careful with people. so we learn a lot of lessons in our life. i too have such experiences in my life. thank you for putting into a poem so that we can all read it thank you Roopa. Liked it very much

This is an amusing story with moral attitude where small incidents teaches people lot. Excellent.....10

Please forgive him. He is ignorant. Good write.

Such small incidents teach us big things for life. an amusing well knitted poem. thank you.

Thank you Rupa for this wonderful acknowledgement.......! I am humbled! If that poem of mine could inspire you I am more than happy! Yes, sometimes we are inspired to write while reading others poems! Your mother was a lady having worldly wisdom and experience! As one having seen a lot of life, she could easily see into the sly nature of that man and read his intentions! As an innocent child, you failed to see his cunning nature! The response of this beggar is so typical! I too have had such experiences! Enjoyed reading this simple, engrossing poem!

Verily, mysterious , amusing and amazing