When I desire not to be hungry It’s not a devils greed Unless I wish to eat the whole world. When I desire to be happy It’s not a devils greed. Unless it’s not hurting any soul. When I desire to be with my beloved It’s not devils greed Unless the beloved is not someone’s beloved. When I desire to give the best to my kin Its not devils greed Unless I rely on hard work and not on illegal activity. When I desire to have my basic needs It’s not devils greed. Every life on earth needs it. When I desire, just like you I aspire to go up the ladder Or try to safeguard my position. No one wishes to step back. Please don’t stereotype or judge me I am too striving just like you. Live and let others live Desire is not always a devil. Shalini Samuel