Dust

My soul

feels

the burn

of humanity

 

I sweep the dust

under the rug,

 

where it smolders.

 

Today,

instead,

 

I will rise

 

from

the

ashes

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

Such depth in your words... truly a piece to revisit. I tend to let that "burn of humanity," be my excuse to be a recluse. Lol tremendous write, Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

We must regularly do some "spring cleaning", shake off the dust and face others doing the same... :) Thank you, Travis!

[Brian F. Lockard]

What else can you do? The burn of humanity leaves its scars, you just have to carry on. Great poem, just the kind of thing I was looking to read.

-Brian

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Brian - so glad you enjoyed.

[David Scott]

How many times can we "sweep it under the rug" before the carpet begins to form a lump and trip up the pathway?
Yes, rise and write!
Live and express.
Great little poem here Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, David - I like that image, the pile of dust that trips us up...

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That an uplifting poem, Some need a good wake up to rise again:)))))))))))))))

[Rita L. Sev]

Yes, that's true... For me, the season of Lent is that wake up call! Thanks, Jon!

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Welcome Rita my dear friend:)

[paul sal.....]

Humanity, humanity, throw the rug out and sweep the floor.................

[Rita L. Sev]

Good advice indeed... but we must each clean up after ourselves...

[paul sal.....]

life is but a revolving door, the dust it creates is only a memory

[...Relic...]

There are plenty of human beings on this planet who love to singe everyone in their path. A release of their own vile character on others is likened to the bee who lives to sting others. Your final three lines encapsulate the principles we should all follow. Good poem.

[Rita L. Sev]

So true, Relic. Thanks so much.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

This world can make you want to hide away, sometimes it can be a good idea while you regain your composer. So you can return stronger of mind and heart.

[Rita L. Sev]

Yep - stronger in the broken places, and hopefully more compassionate... Thanks, Dale!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

You are welcome.

[Sami Khalil]

Inspiring, uplifting and empowering...Splendid till it ended...Bravo...........

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thank you, Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome muchly...:).................

[s y e]

You're too good Rita. You're the shining star here!

[Rita L. Sev]

Wow - thank you for such a wonderful comment, Noodle!

[Michael G. Smith]

Gave me a little happy chuckle. Not Witten im your normal style. I like that.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Mike - my tribute to Lent, a spiritual beginning...