Gathered Pieces of a One-Time Life-W
"Fragments and crumbs of life, all the little pieces"
John Ruskin, 1853
In my younger days thought much about fame
And went on laying the edifice of prosperity
That envisioned in the clear light of eternity
And might properly house the glory of my name.
But thoughts swifter than wind pushed my plan
Though the fair foundation has yet begun
And started with friends dallying in the sun
Scrambling awkwardly and the liquors ran.
Was too late to see my vision shape and rise
In the place of lofty peaks and towers.
Mind’s pieces drifted the conscious premise
Drowned by flotsam-jetsam in sluggish currents.
Later friends gulled and well-wishers deceived
And now have no regrets, nothing unachieved
Fragments left me to collect the pieces together
Spending all my time of bliss at ease forever.
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*This is not biographical write but based on the life of my childhood friend.
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Dr. Ram Mehta
June 24, 2011
Sixth Place win:
Contest: All the Little Pieces sponsored by Constance, The Rambling Poet
Copyright © Dr.Ram Mehta | Year Posted 2011
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