fluid mosaic

A mosaic moves, fluid and ever-changing
one-celled creatures congregate on a Petri dish
a dance of life unseen, yet profoundly felt. 

I observe, familiarity settling in
the strangeness less jarring than before
yet it still boggles the mind.

Tiny worlds collide, merge, and reform
patterns emerge and dissolve
a constant flux of existence. 

Each creature, a universe unto itself
                              …each moment
a testament to life's persistence.

In the silence of the laboratory
I ponder the complexity, the simplicity
the beauty of this microcosm. 

It evokes a sense of wonder
a reminder of the vastness 
contained within the small.

Reviews

[Perdition]

There's so much backed up in our perceptions that I wonder if we'd be far better off just resubmerging into the ashen ends of the oceanic waters on the moon with "Steve". Strange that I should choose this poem after writing in response to your review....like minds at work perhaps? Deeply enjoyed your mosaic ponderations ~

[Red Brick Keshner]

Indeed! And ponderations are an expedition only for the intrepid. Pardon the delay of acknowledgment 👍🏻🙏🏻🕊

[Perdition]

No worries...I come to post and most certainly read so trust I will indeed read. I'm not always as quick as well with the responses as I will try to get back asap but busy days so they say..hahaha. Still, will take the time to read no doubt as you are a talent and I do enjoy, responding, however, reviews take time and deeper thought and I would never copy and paste as I've had the honor of such insults before, we are far better than that as Poets~ Appreciated!!

[Thomas W Case]

Tremendous work. Powerful.

[Red Brick Keshner]

Thanks TWC 👍🏻

[Sami Khalil]

Too much wisdom and great thought in this poem. Last line was awesome.
You write wisely.

[Red Brick Keshner]

Thanks Sami! 🙏🏻 Here’s hoping that in this case too much is a good thing! Humbled and appreciative 🙏🏻🕊👍🏻

[Sami Khalil]

Yes siiiirrrr. You are welcome.

[andrew mitchell]

Life as we know it on a Petri dish, a micro world of its own brought to our attention that shows how everything living has its own place. Nice work Red.

[Red Brick Keshner]

Reminds me of “Horton Hears a Who”, thanks Andrew!

[D. Mansfield]

The new large is small, great poem

[Red Brick Keshner]

Hey DM! Happy new year 🥳 thanks for your visit and for dropping a line 🙏🏻

[Dylan Macadham]

"a reminder of the vastness contained within the small."
Great line, great poem!

[Red Brick Keshner]

Thanks Dylan 🙏🏻 You are much appreciated 👍🏻

[Dylan Macadham]

... Keep it up RB!

[Neville]

Such is life .. and so beautifully captured squire .. Neville

[Red Brick Keshner]

Thanks N, have an awesome holiday! Shall await your fresh bouquet of poems from this trip! 👍🏻

[Pryde Foltz]

You are a poet after my own heart. I do believe. Yes, fractals and metaphor bind and mesmerize. Loved this write:)

[Red Brick Keshner]

Thanks kindly 🙏🏻