Envy
Dashed through the window pane, the heat of the sun I woke up with the contemplation of a monotonous day I gazed the sky and admired its elements I envied the free bird for it had no boss over it to yell and cry, No responsibilities, no deadliness, just freedom. But.. I realized its responsibility to feed its child Its deadlines to protect its nest before the wind blew its existence in a jerk Its freedom caged by humans. I envied the dazzling sky studded with sometimes the sun or the moon and stars It had the glories which I aspired in the form of diamonds and medals. But.. I realized they were trivial before its lifeless vastness These glories were momentary during day or night but never forever I envied the charismatic sun that gave life and was the most powerful of all elements. It had the power I desired. Its presence was missed when it is not there But.. I realized even the one whom he loved was burned to ashes in its heat And there ...