One Single Grain of Sand

One Single Grain of Sand

A Poem by Rita L. Sev
"

In the grand scheme of things, it can only mean squat.

"

One single grain of sand,

        pebble

                stone

                        rock

                                boulder

Our own significance,

in the eye of the beholder

 

A tiny drop of water,

        puddle

                creek

                        river

                                ocean

Humanity has given itself

the ultimate promotion

 

The smallest little seed,

        sprout

                bud

                        sapling

                                tree

There’s hope still for our growth

and all that’s yet to be

© 2013 Rita L. Sev


Author's Note

Rita L. Sev
I'm hoping our growth will humble us...

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I liked the cascading effect of your words, Rita...it gave us a wide-eyed perspective to that single grain of sand!

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Thank you, Kelly!
A very interesting format Rita, which emphasises the point made here. Very philosophical indeed...really enjoyed this, thanks...Maggie

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

hank you so much, Maggie - appreciate it!
I really like the formatting for this....descending as things get bigger..
like devolving...but there's a breaking point in everything and things cycle...there's always growth, hopefully as you said in more good ways than bad...clever write!


Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Thank you so much, K - I believe in our growth - it is slow, but there is always hope...
I'm sure it will. A beautiful poem full a thousand wonderful messages.
Bless you for this Rita. :)

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Thank you, sincerely, Kwiksie. I am humbled...
Nice, writting.. I really like this...

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Thank you so much!
All it takes is a ripple in the pond to start a tidal wave on the other side of the world...or so my grandmother used to say. I liked this one; a good metaphor for humanity, and the way that things run in cycles--hopefully we are nearing a cycle of understanding and greater empathy. Nicely written, Rita.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Amen to that, Sarah... if not for our generation, then maybe the next... Thank you for your insights.. read more
Ah... The expanding universe theory...
You explain the greatest tool to defy the principles of entropy.
I think you could write thus poem backwards as well.
Good job.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Thank you, David.
Terrorist, Guerrilla, Patriot
Victims family , Adult children
Sequestered, Transparency
Submit threaten bully
Protected,

yep you are pounding a good drum ...

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

You got it - thanks, Lee
Well structured write ith beautiful depth.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Thank you, Moon.
a poem with a very noble message, cleverly written and structured from a poet I like !

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Thank you, Leslie! It's nice to see you here - I'm glad you enjoyed this piece.

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