A Particle of Dust

In summer I saw it
flying in the sky,
jovial enough in vain vaunt.
Inquired about its pride,
I was answered:
I AM PROUD OF MY FRIENDS.
The sun gave it the light
creating a chance to mix with
friends like the wind
that assisted it to reach
the pinnacle of bliss.

In rain I found it
bemired to be trampled on
by my cumbersome feet.
In the school of grief
sickly enough to let me know
PRIDE GOES BEFORE A FALL;
that all occurred to it
for being a friend to rain.

I laughed at it.
I laughed at it in surprise,
but realized the next moment
that it was suggested to me
to look into me.
I did ruminate over the past;
my life produced the butter
and I found with pain
the maxim was true:
IT WAS 'I,' NOT MY FRIENDS,
RESPONSIBLE FOR MY CONDITION
WRETCHED ENOUGH NOW.

I am the reflection of it:
a dust particle of agony
and full of experiences of life,
a lost soul among thousands.
Nothing to worry, circular
seasons will recur.
I ought to make my time again,
for I am a particle of dust,
a particle of dust only.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Posted: Nov 2013

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Comments (6)

beautifulyou
nice,
your write reminds me of a classic song by Kansas
Dust In The Wind

thanks for sharing wine
dkpattanayak
thanks beautiful for your beautiful cmments.handshake
gnj4u
Hi, dkpattanayak,
I ought to make my time again… and so, tomorrow awaits. Thanks for sharing The Dust Particle, its FRIENDS and its journey into awareness.
dkpattanayak
thank you very much gnj4u for your welcoming comments.handshake
trurorob
I like this, a very deep reflection
Rob
dkpattanayak
Thank you Rob for your kind remarks.handshake
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