Mystery Poem by Ruma Chaudhuri

I asked what is the
secret of long life-
Love and trust in love
Said the man of eighty five.

And I asked to
a seventy.
He replied
Its dedication and honesty.

Again I asked to him
Who is not so old but forty nine.
Told me that it's the power.
Power of money which can give you
Anything forever.

I looked at my little children
The secret of long life
Unsolved again.
Is it love or honesty
Or the money?
But remained mystery.