Pain is a luxury

You can afford

In a sea of smiles

Like the child's fear

On a roller coaster

Cobra's fangs

Bared across the cage

Yes, that is luxury

You love and pay for

Who will pay for pain

In a sea of pain

For fear

In a sea of snakes

Yes, pain is fun

When surrounded by painless

They did not get a share

So they come and share

They drink in your bowl

When thirsty

Who will drink

Today everyone holds a full cup

Even tears are a luxury

You cannot afford

Somebody's cup will flow

Beyond the thin brim

Yes, this is deprivation

When even pain is beyond

Till they realise

The obvious

In this sea of pain

Smile is a luxury

You can pay for

That lowers somebody's cup

And he is grateful to share

Without knowing how

The two shelter

On the isle of smile

In this sea of pain

We all can afford.