Size doesn't matter

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The courtroom sat in silence as if issuing a dare,

a mountain and a hillside told each other to beware

The judge was in his chamber with the deputy in charge,

they couldn’t hear the little hill claim it was very large

A ticking clock was counting as the minutes slowly passed,

darkened by the shadow that the mountain’s girth did cast

Things were getting very tense, the temperature did rise,

as the mountain and the little hill compared each other’s size

Suddenly from in the hall another did appear,

walking through the courtroom door and it was very clear

All the people turned to look, the oohs and ahs did sound,

for there they saw a valley that made all of them look 'round

The valley said in echoes “What’s the meaning of this fight?

It matters not how big or small, it doesn’t make you right

I wouldn’t be a valley if this mountain didn’t hide

and not without a little hill there on my other side

I need you both to get along so everyone can see,

how beautiful we all become with you two here with me”

The mountain then said to the hill, “I think you’re very tall”

And in response the hill replied, “And you’re not oh so small”

The three of them then went outside, the people wore a grin,

for they could see the beaty formed by nature once again

 

 

there is a moral here…

(Hint: It is not the title) 

Reviews

[Joanne Hanscome]

This is such a beautifully written poem with really nice rhyming. It put a smile on my face. Really enjoyed reading it. Keep going and don't stop. You have a really great knack for this.

[willweb]

Thank you again Joanne. This was just a thought that came to me one day and I had no choice but to write it down. Your wonderful comment makes that effort worthwhile.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I found the read entertaining but the subject matter revisited. Of course we all might understand the moral from varying perspectives. It reminded me a great deal of this poem by Emerson.

The Mountain and the Squirrel

"The mountain and the squirrel
Had a quarrel,
And the former called the latter
"Little prig."
Bun replied,
"You are doubtless very big;
But all sorts of things and weather
Must be taken in together
To make up a year
And a sphere.
And I think it no disgrace
To occupy my place.
If I'm not so large as you,
You are not so small as I,
And not half so spry:
I'll not deny you make
A very pretty squirrel track.
Talents differ; all is well and wisely put;
If I cannot carry forests on my back,
Neither can you crack a nut." Ralph Waldo Emerson

[willweb]

Thanks Fabian. I had not read that before but I can see the comparisons and as far as the theme being revisited, I will try and come up with something that has never been done the next time.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I'd venture it nearly impossible to find a theme not previously visited by another author. But we each may have a varying perspective on the subject. That is why Doctors of Philosophy to earn their doctorate degree have such a struggle with an original dissertation. Almost all ground has been previously covered but perhaps an aspect or perspective has been overlooked which might be illuminated upon. I'm surprised you'd never read the poem by Emerson. It's quite famous.

[Betty Hermelee]

Great metaphors in this piece; I like how you staged the courtroom and the fight between big and small; you make a good point and very poetically that big doesn't necessarily mean better and you show us that the valley, the hill and the mountain settled it in court and they all got along in appreciation of nature, Each is unique and has dfiierent needs and wants, but no one is superior to another. Well done!
Best, B

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Betty for taking the time to read and comment on my poem. I truly do appreciate you.

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome Will!
Best, B

[Robert Trakofler]

LOL well being Irish... it's a good thing to know that size doesn't matter:/ now that I got that out of the way (twas easy) I loved this poem and its massive and diminutive contents:) what a lovely cadence and rhyme it has and a great story within its depths!

[willweb]

Thanks so much Robert. Just a wild thought that crossed my mind one day.

[Robert Trakofler]

keep um coming!!!!!!!!!!

[Soren]

Will this was a very well told story, allegory. The rhyme was spot on as was the meter. The story telling was great and the moral well.... we are all pieces of the same whole with our own personal perspectives given our own limitations. Like the blind men trying to identify what an elephant was by feeling different parts of it. Putting down our differences and coming to a cooperative conclusion we are better off. I enjoyed this one Will. I think you outdid yourself this time.

[willweb]

Thanks so much my friend. I appreciate your time and your comment. Happy you stopped by

[Dave Brown]

how many, many times have I seen this scene dragged into every court in the land
Oh!
This is the first time
Very novel subject matter
With legalities being what they are, it is good to see the brain getting stretched

[willweb]

Thanks my friend but another outburst like that and I will hold you in contempt of poetic court. But, I'll let you off with a small fine. The fine will be one Senryu or Haiku if this happens again. :)

[Dave Brown]

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[JD Major]

Talk about Great Ideas, Fun & Creative, and Talent of word & phrase, and ear-pleasing rhyming, you hold the Texas franchise, Will!
I think the Moral is something like The Whole is Greater than the Sum of the Parts, and/or Diversity is a beautiful thing when different peoples get along :)

[willweb]

Thanks JD. Just one of those ideas that comes and says...hey, how about writing me? I guess I said...ok. : )

[AYVID N]

An epic battle won with victory for all concerned. Perhaps, everything under the sun has its place and importance. Ego battles aside. I loved your skillful narration and the examples you chose for the story. This poem was fun to read with a great underlying message.

[willweb]

Glad you liked it my friend. As always, your visits and kind words are truly appreciated

[AYVID N]

Its always such a pleasure! Please keep sharing the wonderful poetry.

[emily.c.]

Very sweet! It takes all kinds.
I like the comparisons throughout, hill and mountain and the deputy and the judge. Valley reminding them they’re all connected.

[willweb]

Thanks so much Emily. I am happy you enjoyed this

[Ken e Bujold]

the moral is in fact in the title my friend. The relation of senses only provides us with perspective, which in turn becomes knowledge, when we accept that all things are not merely relative, but related.

very very very fine poem. An absolute gem if i can be allowed to say so

ken

[willweb]

You're allowed...anytime...everytime. : )
Thanks my friend. Maybe you are right about the title and all of that.