In the twinkle of an eye..

A perspective in size yet love greater still..

An insect stares through tiny compound lens

at a mouse, enormous so grotesque,

the beady eyes of that mouse, sees humans

as maurading, stampeding elephants

A human stands next to california redwood 

tree, dewarfed by its size imposing, 

yet viewed at altitude from a cruising plane

that mighty tree a mere filament of hair

Planet earth, lands, seas, a blue behemoth

could fit a million times inside the sun,

a brightly burning inferno, exudes warmth

like a pretty beachball in a galaxy immence

Our milkway spans thousands of light years

within, myraids of stars, shine bright,

itself one galaxy of trillions more in

the universe, size incomprehensible to traverse 

And yet such magnitudes pale by contrast

in the twinkling of a mother's loving eye

as she cradles new born babe in arms..

An unbreakable bond, stronger than the cosmos!

Author's Note

Just thinking out loud here and wondering

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

We are but specks of dust in comparison to the vastness of the universe...and yet....when a baby is born and handed to the mother, the mother becomes a giant capable of a love larger than the universe! I really enjoyed the comparisons here, Tom. Great write....and an ode to mothers everywhere. Lydi**

[Tom]

Thank you Lydia, yes I like that analogy, ' mother becomes a giant capable of a love larger than the universe! ' Exactly so!

[berenongur]

Even though I needed a dictionary while reading, I felt the words settle into place and blossom in my heart. meaningful. too meaningful and fascinating. too fascinating. I absolutely loved it

[Gee]

Having been raised, 1 of 7, by a single parent mother I know the lengths and depths a mother will go to so that her brood are clothed, fed and watered.
No greater love.
Enjoyed the read Tom

[Tom]

Thanks muchly Gee!!

[Thomas W Case]

It's all perspective. Great work.

[Tom]

Indeed it is, thank you Thomas!

[Chris Shaw]

You have created some wonderful imagery here in your stanzas. We are so insignificant in the overall picture, and yet your final stanza speaks so movingly of motherhood and holding your own baby for the first time. Unbreakable bonds. A magical read Tom.

Chris

[Tom]

Thank you Chis, excellent, thoughful summation!!

[Marie]

A sublime poem which imparts to the reader that the universe in all it's glory and many wonders pales in comparison with the love and bond which a mother feels when she holds her newborn baby and cuddles him/her for the first time. That bond grows throughout the years and reaches a point where it can never be broken, even in death. You capture this bond superbly in both word and imagery. Lovely work, Tom. Thank you for sharing...

[Tom]

And thank you Marie for your always welcome visit and valued interprets/reviews of my little poems, a joy to read everytime!!

[Marie]

Most welcome always, Tom. Have a very nice day and enjoy the sunshine...

[emmajoygreen]

Your words travel slowly, slowly and visually up the steps towards exquisite love, each step enhancing LOVE in stages of size and place in its meaning. A baby, a small being that fires the heart, enhances sight, glories in its place in your life.. absolutely everything. How beautifully you have laid and shared your words. Your poem truly means everything one could ever have in life, in any and everywhere. Tears and smiles combined.

[Tom]

" Your words travel slowly, slowly and visually up the steps towards exquisite love " ... Wonderful line for a poem in itself, Thank you Emmajoy for your welcome visit and thoughful review of my poem!!

[Poetic Beauty]

I believe that most mothers feel this way about their newborn and also adult children. My son is one of the people that I call my grounding force in life. Even though he is 24 now he is the strongest grounding forces in my life and that surrounds me. When we have a day together I feel as if all is right within the world and that it is no longer off balance.

I love the way you start with the insect and move on gradually to the larger animals, trees and the Universe ultimately.

[Tom]

Yes indeed I certainly see where your coming from here PB in relation to your fine sentiments regarding my poem, thank you my friend!

[Poetic Beauty]

You are welcome

[Betty Hermelee]

I love all the cosmos, galaxies, seeing things from different perspectives, tiny, huge…the eclectic bond of the cosmos to the earth…such magnitude of these matters, but what is better and more sincere than the bond between a mother and her newborn…I love the comparisons and contrasts…very creative…
Warmly, B

[Tom]

So pleased we enjoy and appreciated themes Betty, thanks for your visit and relatable review!

[Betty Hermelee]

A pleasure my friend🌷
Warmly, B

[Arundass TP]

Excellent vision. The poem is strong enough. Beautiful writing

[Tom]

Thank you poet A.

[Arundass TP]

Welcome friend 😊