Work is the best narcotic,
If your work is systematic,
The effects are hypnotic,
Jobless soul looks pathetic.
For boredom the best advice,
Is in hard-work alone lies,
It helps earn Rupees and paise,
And keeps you away from vice.
Deep sleep, work alone produces,
Financial worries, it fully erases,
Body and mind, lethargy seduces,
Work puts them to valuable uses.
Working hours may be long,
Working duration may prolong,
But, working hard is never wrong,
As all the best things will throng.
If our work is absolutely tedious,
We can overcome it by being pious,
Then the work becomes prestigious,
As you grow into being industrious.
By working you compete,
For a very valuable seat,
If your work is very neat,
The entire world will greet.
Truly toiling will surely reward,
As the watching God will award
Noble things if you work hard,
To bless hard-work, pray to God.
Each and every drop of sweat,
Will make the eyes of God wet,
Boons will multiply I surely bet,
My prediction, none can rebut.
If you are always hard-working,
Success presents you her ring,
Only you, the world will be seeking,
You will be valued more than a king.
In hard-work, lies the actual secret,
It will give you beds made of velvet,
Sweating is the best form of outlet,
Peace of mind is a valuable asset.
M V Venkataraman