Bitter Leaves of Life

Neem Tree ( Azadirachta Indica)





Child, eat some leaves of neem

It’s good for health

Neem leaves purify blood

They keep the skin free from

Acnes, pimples and boils

They're better than any beauty cream!

Child, eat some leaves of neem.

Child, it’s not at all bitter

I’ve deep fried it

It’s crunchy like potato chips

If you like you can swallow it

With a ball of rice                  

Or with a glass of water

It’s not at all bitter.

Child, life will not bring

Only things sweet and tasty

Many a moment will be bitter

And difficult to swallow

Child, I wish you to brave and prepared

for those moments unpalatable

Bitter herbs will save you from sorrow sting      

                                                    

Xavier Bage

Thurs, May 05,2016.