Character Traits

Self-submission and sure subjugation, Bowing to the might in adoration; Crushing the lowly and their cessation, Had been my subtraction and summation...! Why did I do so? Where did I go wrong? Why was my soul weak, while my flesh was strong? Why should a downtrodden oppress his kind? Why should bane of selfishness fill my mind...? These jumped and leaped like galloping horses, Pride protected the paths of false forces; Purpose of life seemed a private affair, Did I feel that existence is a fair...? ===== === My costliest pet dog barks at me now. I'm utterly bankrupt; no more cash cow; My reading, writing, and all my hobbies, Have turned out to be meaningless lobbies...! My love for my health, wealth, and luxuries, My truths, myths, histories, and mysteries; All have come to waste, like faded bouquets, Do they now await their bonfire-like blaze...? 25 April 2023 Character traits Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Angela Tune Rhymes Checked At: Rhyme Zone Syllables Checked At: How Many Syllables