GET RID OF THE DUST

GET RID OF THE DUST

Years of replaying the same record,
an eternity spent watching the same movie.
I kept repeating the same blunders,
kept taking the wrong steps.
I wanted to reconstruct, to correct myself.
But creatures of habit, aren't we?
For how long can we conceal our sins?
How long can we be oblivious?
Introduced to the bearer of light,
I could see the filth, that had gathered in my world.
Mindful of the wrongs, I began to accept the rights.
I guess it is time for me to start afresh,

and get rid of the dust!

Author's Note

We can always change ourselves for the better

Reviews

[Bushra Naqshbandi]

What an amazing poem, Maumil! You never fail to surprise me! Extremely well-written. You come up with the simplest concepts and turn them to brilliant poetry. Great job!:)

Years of replaying the same record,
an eternity spent watching the same movie.
The exhausted repetition is so clearly visible here. The lines are superbly constructed. They make me think of all the songs I've been listening to for years and all the movies I've watched over 20 times. :D Very well done. :)

But creatures of habit, aren't we?
I loved this question cum answer. It is so true and genuine. Absolutely splendid work you've done here! :)

Introduced to the bearer of light,
I could see the filth, that had gathered in my world.
Just beautiful. :)
Mindful of the wrongs, I began to accept the rights.
I guess it is time for me to start afresh,
and get rid of the dust!
I loved the way you said ''get rid of the dust'' as it illustrates perfectly that you've been like this for a long time and feel the need to change yourself. Also, using the title as the last words of your poem seems like a great idea to me. :) The poem is really, really good. Keep up the good work! :)

[Maumil Mehraj]

Thanks so much Bushra for such high praise....i appreciate :)

[Reina Love]

Again another one I am saying I love.

[Maumil Mehraj]

Thanks very much, my friend

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Again, you offer us wise advice that is relatable and honest... you are right, of course, it is never too late to change and sometimes that change can save us... well-done

[Maumil Mehraj]

Thanks for reading, my friend! Hope we make the right change at the right time.

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You're welcome... and I hope so too...

[R Smith]

shake it off your shoes Maumil, leave that dust behind, i too have spent time replaying my mistakes and they are hard to shift, seek out the true self and illuminate your soul, its the only road to follow, an excellent write Maumil, you have a great knowledge of life and a very poetic soul, bravo :)

[Maumil Mehraj]

I do believe that a person can change whenever the want to. Thanks for the lovely review, my friend!

[Marcel Grant]

Excellent! This was so relatable and honest.

[Maumil Mehraj]

Thanks for the review, Marcel. Be blessed

[wordman]

i think we all come to this point in our lives,sooner or later

[Maumil Mehraj]

yes, we do. thanks for reading

[ANTO]

Its beautiful poetry and wonderful sentiment Maumil.
Thank you for sharing this at this time.

[Maumil Mehraj]

Thanks for reading...glad you liked it :)