One Single Grain of Sand

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

Author's Note

I'm hoping our growth will humble us...

Reviews

[ba_mcfarlane]

This is wonderous, I've never seen anything quite like this. Well, maybe nothing as intricate and seamless. There are several poems here, existing both together and beside one another. What brilliant execution ....Bravo!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed this. Not my usual style, but I enjoyed the journey...

[Lydia Shutter]

Reminds me of a poem from long ago.
"Little drops of water,
Little grains of sand,
Make the mighty ocean
And the pleasant land.

So the little moments,
Humble though they be,
Make the mighty ages
Of Eternity." I remember reciting that one in front of a class way back when. I think it was credited to "anonymous". Your words reminded me of that poem....but your meaning is much more far reaching. Yes, there is still hope for humanity. Rita, the imagery you employ is lovely. I enjoyed the poem...and thanks for sparking my memory! Lydi**

[Rita L. Sev]

I remember that poem from my school days, too! :) Thank you, Lydi - I am always wondering about our place in this big universe...

[Adam M. Snow]

Wow, such beautiful imagery, a profound piece at that.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you very much, Adam! I'm glad you enjoyed this!

[ShelleyA]

Hi Rita. A beautiful write and message. Lovely presentation. Skillfully crafted free verse. Imagery is good as are the descriptives. You paint a vivid picture from its smallest point to its greatest achievement that any reader can appreciate. Flow is good as is the line to line transition and breaks. Nice rhythm and enjambment. Good depth of feeling. Thought provoking. A lovely way to express how we still have the ability to grow by what we can see in nature. Good word choice. Excellent closing lines. Well penned and an enjoyable read. Write on!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Shelley - this was an experiment, and I liked how it came out overall...

[ShelleyA]

You're very welcome Rita. Always a pleasure. Have a great day!

[F.Gentil]

I love the dynamic build-up of each thing. It's simply marvelous, I wonder how far could you really push this poem. This idea. This....Growth? Hmmm. :) Nice work.

[Rita L. Sev]

Hmmm, indeed... Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed this.

[Angel]

This is awesome. I love the style here, and the message fits so well.
Very well done!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Angel! A little different for me, but I was pleased with how it turned out! :)

[Skye]

Oh, I love how this is written! It took me a moment to realize what you were doing, but it's perfect! :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Skye! This is a bit out of my usual style, but sometimes this is where my Muse takes me.

[Parsimony]

Depends on which end of the spectrum you're looking at. At the lower end it encourages.

I like the austerity of the poem and its lessons.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you!

[carol burgess romance]

There's hope still for our growth and all that's yet to be....very uplifting thought...good read thanks for sharing

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Carol!

[Saumya]

this is reallllllllllly the best way to attain hope in life....!!!
lovely writing..!!!
with best wishes,
saumya

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Saumya!

[Saumya]

you are highly welcomed, dear..!!! :)