The Children Of Death

Once out of nowhere death gathered his children.

He said to them lets have some fun

What they didn't know was that, it was a test

The almighty death wanted to see who was the best

He said to them in his usual cunning way

Come on children lets have a play

I want to see who kills the most

Who turns most humans into ghosts

 

First came HATE, who was the eldest of all

His impact was such that most of the mortals became his thralls

 

OBSESSION, the second son was one step ahead

On insecurities of the individuals he dwelled

He controlled mind in such a manner

A person infected did nothing but clamour

 

ENVY had his unique way

He believed that slow and steady wins the race

Sedately he pervaded the brain

So that all the sanity drained

 

TEMPTATION went to GREED to make him his ally

He said together their power will multiply

Jointly they made a pact

Whatever one does, the other will have his back

 

EGO was death's youngest son

But he considered his competition as none

He was drowning in his own pride

But no one came to his rescue when at last he cried

 

Death had a beautiful daughter, her name was LOVE

Death had abandoned her thinking she was of no worth

She walked on earth like a beautiful illusion

In no time she became the symbol of revolution

So many died in her name

And all acquired an eternity of fame

 

At the end of the competition death was shocked

In this exam, love had topped

At last death came to know

The reason behind this extol

While others infested the mind

Love invaded the soul...