Dust and Ashes

Classification, strata and classes, tho man-made,

have become so entrenched in our nature

So much that they have become a sub conscious trait.

They form basis for our communication, acquaintance,

association and relationship

Yet, when things go wrong we cry foul.

Ask yourself

Who made you a judge of another's perception, orientation and status?

Why do you think you are in a vantage position when compared to another?

What social strata/class did you have at birth?

What will be your classification at death?

At birth the only classification that we had is "Newborn"

Born naked, passed through the same rigorous birth process

And we all cried when the first gush of air hit our lungs

I have never heard of any newborn who came out with bags of gold

Or had smiles all over.

When our time on earth expires,

The only classification that we will bear is a "Corpse"

Be you a king, champion, Politician or what have you

Therefore, I believe it is foolishness to

Belittle everyone we meet in this sojourn through life

Based on classifications that are self imposed

That didn’t matter at birth and would hold no water at death

The gateman you classified as common today

might be in the process of raising your next Boss.

What will be your status if today you lose your means of livelihood?

Many Bosses have become beggars just cos they lost their job

The house girl you belittle today might become

the wife of a minister tomorrow

Life can be so amusing sometimes

Most of the guys categorized as "from a poor home" in school

Are today champions in their field of Endeavor

Some are even employers of labor

While many of the "rich kids" are still out there fiddling with life

Believe it or not

There will always be a rationale for segregation

Gender, age, religion, social status, professional qualification,

Educational qualification etc

But if you understand that we all are first Human being

Before the different classes our lives will be a whole lot better.

Cos in the end we all are Dust and Ashes.