Potion of Success

Let me tell you about the ‘potion of success’

And to make it, the tedious process

Mixing the ingredients is not the trouble

But I dare you to get them (if you are able)

Three drops of fresh honey from a hive

For which you must (smartly) thrive

A handful of hair from a man, bald

(Preferably in shade of green like emerald)

Next in line, are three pieces of pure silk

T’is as easy as stealing from a baby, its milk

A pail of freshly hand pumped water you’d need

To find a working pump is the actual deed

From a tardy man a drop of sweat

Who’s not even got out of bed

From such a person you should take

Who lives near the Arctic lake

Now, mix it to get it done

Mix it such that it becomes one

Drink it and it will be in your bone

A potion of success of your own

Think back what gave you this

This success and permanent bliss

Is it just the potion on its own,

Or is it the effort, wit and patience that you bore ?

6 thoughts on “Potion of Success”

  1. Wow! Dear Sahana ! Another amazing and thought provoking one. Beautiful pick of words, tastefully rhyming and chiming directly in our hearts!!
    Lovely! Keep it up !

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