The trouble-shooters

They steal your smile
And you are left with a frown

They steal your peace
And you are left with anger

They steal your goodness
And you are left with bitterness

They steal your happiness
And you are left with hopelessness

They steal your piety
And you are left with emptiness

Beware of these thieves
Do not let them in your life
For if you do
They will steal away
Until your soul is lost!

So keep these
trouble-shooters
Out of your life
They will reign over you
Only if you let them do!

Arundathy Gunawardena