Introspective Interrogation

You asked the landlord-

How fertile is the soil?

You asked the farmer-

How much will he toil?

You asked the merchant;

Will he be loyal?

But did you ask the land,

If it wants to get spoiled?

 

You asked the butcher;

The cost of the meat.

You asked the kids -

How much will they eat?

You asked the cook;

How much will she treat?

But did you ask the goat -

If she has achieved her feat?

 

You asked the builder -

How many planks he wants?

You asked the woodcutter;

How much timber he flaunts?

You asked the forester,

Which tree isn’t gaunt?

But did you ask the axe -

If it wants to be the tree’s haunt?

 

You asked the electrician,

The cost of the light.

You asked the tent-men & the florist;

Not to pick up a fight.

You asked the priest;

If the future is bright?

But did you ask the bride,

Why is she so quiet?