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. ********** *This is not biographical write but based on the life of my childhood friend. ================================== Dr. Ram Mehta June 24, 2011 Sixth Place win: Contest: All the Little Pieces sponsored by Constance, The Rambling Poet