So why does the silk worm spin
Yarns of purity in lustrous strands?
The sole purpose of its existence-
Oozing itself out,
Not for itself, but Never!
Only to serve a higher purpose
At the cost of its own self.
The blade of grass-
That sustains the food chain.
The Ants, zealous, uncomplaining
Disciplined, unquestioning;
Nature and the Lord’s many creations,
Except, perhaps, man.
Look around, dear Child:
Do they ask,
Why me?
10 March, 2008