Speck of Dust

In the grand scheme of things – What is the earth?;

Compared to the scale – Of the universe?;

A rather tiny – Small piece of dirt;

Floating it’s way – On it’s round course;

That’s why, when stressed – Caught up in some bind;

I always try to – Keep this thought in mind;

I should not get into – Much of a fuss;

For things that happen – On a small speck of dust;

I do respect conquerors – Who achieved great fame;

Expanding their empires – And making a name;

Yet, at the same time – It seems such a pity;

To spend all of life – On things small and fleeting;

The largest empires – That covered the earth;

Are so infinitesimal – In the universe;

Rather like an ant – Who rules o’er a mound;

So proud of himself – For his tiny crown;

And isn’t the earth itself – Dust anyway?;

Stuck with it’s very own – Expiration date;

Our stressful thoughts – Can really start shrinking;

When we change our mindset – With much larger thinking.