KADUGUSUMA

Spreading the fragrance in the air, Storing the sweet nectar within, Beckoning the beautiful butterflies, Swayed the colourful cluster of joy. All it wished for was the warmth. The warmth that- Melted away the harshest ice, Seeped through the branches Soaked the nooks and corners. How could it not? Turning away from the sun, Could the flower ever bloom? And, wishes are just wishful. How could it defy the destiny? Even if all it got is the scalding heat. The heat that- Scorched its pillowy soft petals, Drained away the nourishment, Wilted away the life spirit. How could it turn away, When all it knew was to seek the sun? - Panchami Kabbinahitlu 

  'Humanity' is a concept glorified by everyone, understood by few and practiced by even fewer. Does being human make one humane too? Or is it that being humane makes one human?If someone is not humane, does that make them any less human? Ideally speaking, shouldn't humanity come as naturally as breathing to "human beings"? Aren't they the very traits that makes us human?  Is 'humanity' really innate to humankind? If so, why is it so hard to find kind people in the world? why have we reached a point where there is a need to reawaken and remind people to be humane? Is it because, it was never ours to begin with? Is 'humanity' a mere concept that is idealised and developed  later on?  We human beings are often referred to as 'intelligent animals'. Over time we have been focusing on the part 'intelligent ' so much that we have overlooked the next part. We shouldn't forget that though intelligent, we are animals nonetheless. Bei...