Sonnet- Whither Research Today

Research has reached the fringe of disciplines,
And opened new vistas for newer fields;
So exciting are these grey areas since,
Mankind ventures forth to improve its yields.

Despite the many secrets unraveled,
Man keeps pushing forward with giant strides;
Through mountains, seas, man seems to have tunneled;
No more he cares for time or even tides.

And everywhere there’re business potentials!
The money spent can give back bigger sums;
Foolhardy men submit credentials,
In newer fields, world-o’er without much scums.

There is no end to man’s curiosity;
Man can succeed in ev’n adversity!

6-25-2001