A Dust That Lingers

He got a sadistic joy

Knowing that the dust

That caused her misery

Was at least partially composed

From his own skin

He covered everything

In a layer of ugliness

And fed the mites

That made her sneeze

In that way, he knew

That although she'd evicted him

From her life and her bed

He'd hide in corners and ducts

And he hoped to cling inside her nose

As she drew her last breath

Author's Notes/Comments: 

Human skin cells are the primary component of dust.

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Afzal Shauq's picture

good and impressive one... yeah its a very clear and good poem with rich thought and sure ... the way you did it is great and heart knocking of course... so I can loudly say that you are a sweet poet with honey poetic feelings and thoughts... hope my poetry has also that much strenth to make way to your heart and brain to capture as this poem of yours has done to mine.... wish you good luck peotry friend... with a hope you will go through my work too..to know if its heart touchig or not?