The Truth Poem by Faruk Ahmad

Mad pursuit of riches has made man blind
To the values and principles that hold him upright

All they want is money and comfort
Power and popularity

The cost at which it comes bothers them not
Whether it is someone else's life or property

Cruelty is worn as a medal of honor
Courtesy is thrown to the wind

Little do they know a day will come
When everything will turn to dust

Pursue your ambitions
Whether it is wealth or fame
But do so in a way that is not profane
Let not the glaze of gold blind your eyes
See the truth and be on the right side
May your energy make the world bright

To him belongs this world and the next
One saw the truth and embraced it best.