Society

How is it that landslides occur?
Massive boulders, in place for years,
Break loose and cascade down the hillside
Crushing all in their collective paths.

Rocks do not tumble down without reason.
Gradual erosion of tiny grains of soil
Eat away at the foundation that supports
These ominous stones. Then suddenly ...

Tragedy!

Reviews

[Brittany W]

short but the point is clear, i really liked this, nice work.

[Shellie]

i like this...that something that exists for years and years can suddenly create the tragic circumstances they are capable of. I like the way you questions things that others do not its so very fresh

[Doreen]

Straight to the point. It's short but it says so much. I like this!

[An Ordinary Woman]

i know. It's scary. beautifully penned. See? You really are a deep thinker guy!

[Lilly]

I like this - . A good question. The poem goes further than just the question though, I like the detail you have used in exploring it further. A great write.

[Tony]

I'm looking for the secret power to lift them up again....
Hold on... it's around here somewhere....

unfortunately the boulders tend to keep the erosion out of our view until they're already rolling down the hill. =/

[SPINNING ON that dizzy ..]

Good question? Any given moment Any set of circumstances Any changes Any variables.... Life in the balance..... Very thought provoking my friend.... :)

Kath

[jenniewren (J.W. Bouwma..]

yes that is exactly right. there are always little crumbles that could easily foretell the collapse, if anyone thought to pay attention..

[Emily B]

I wonder if the ants in those little glass farms think it odd when the earth shakes . . .