Purpose of Existence

Deep within the realms of my inquisitive mind is burdened a thought. Given birth 
by silent amazement as I pondered upon nature, its beauty eternal.

Ages bloom and fade like flowers, yet remains this burden, this thought does not 
devour!...
Like a lonely flower in the midst of the midnight forest of vast mysteries

I am lost!

I stumble upon thee, a desolate leaf, shrivelled and ebbed of life. It clinches with 
what strength remains to its master, a great tree. An ocean of sympathy floods 
my soul as I stand here and glance upon thee.

“ Do not feel sorry for me”, it whispers, “ for I myself have no regrets in these 
fading moments of my life. Let my appearance deceive you not, for it is infinite joy 
not fear that surrounds me. Tis not melancholic darkness but heart sweetening 
light that dances within my soul.

Many an idle day have I served my master, my purpose in life have I fulfilled. For 
since the dawn of spring, my brothers and I, have welcomed the morning sun, 
the light of life to dance upon us. Throughout the duration of  summer have we 
gathered this light and served our master, our purpose of existence. Now that 
autumn has awoken my life nears an end. The breeze of the forthcoming winter 
hath blown farewell to all my brothers, thus only I remain. When I go from hence 
let this be my parting word:

I have given my life, sacrificed my soul to fulfil thee with life, my master, so if the 
end comes here, let it come!...

A gentle breath of wind blew the proud leaf into the distant horizon......

The thought that burdened me for an eternity had finally found it resting place.

What is the purpose of my life?

To serve thee, my lord, my master, the purpose of my existence.....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Brown Avatar
September 10, 2008 at 6:08 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved feature this week Mayoor. Love, Carol
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September 9, 2008 at 9:31 AM
Congratulations Mayoor, on "Purpose of Existence" being featured. Vince
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September 8, 2008 at 3:49 PM
Much to think about here. Interesting use of imagery and personification. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
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September 8, 2008 at 3:39 PM
Congratulations Mayoor on this most inspiring and beautiful poem being featured this week. Love, Shar
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September 8, 2008 at 4:46 AM
Congrats on having this amazing faith filled poem featured this week
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