Certainty

Certainties are humans’ weakness

They are certain that they are exceptional

Only to be shown their places

By microscopic organisms

They are certain that they can control nature

Only to be made helpless 

In the presence of natural calamity

They are certain of their infallible intelligence

Only to feel stupid

By the silliest of errors

They are certain of their beliefs

Only to feel threatened

By the exposure to other beliefs

Only certainty that one ought to be reminded of

Is that one will die one day 

All the other certainties are as absurd

As one’s own existence.

Note : Inspired from a dialogue in the movie Conclave