MISCELLANEA

SQUARE PEG

SQUARE PEG

I beat but a lonely trail,
None to accompany.
Not a friend, nor follower,
In my path I do spy.
‘Cause a square peg am I.

I abide by principles,
On logic which are based.
Mere beliefs I can’t follow,
Howsoever I try.
Yes, a square peg am I.

Once upon a time I, too,
Did dance to others’ tune.
To sing and dance for myself,
I am no longer shy.
True, a square peg am I.

I’m contented with myself
I do not harm others.
For not following them why
Should others, me, decry?
What a square peg am I!


* Written in abcdd 7-6-7-6-6 format

M C Gupta
4 January 2006