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An existential poet sat on the beach and lifted up his hand He saw himself in the universe as a grain of sand His significance dissolving, he wondered what God planned January 6, 2020 Silent One’s “Threesome Poetry Contest”

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Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 1/18/2020 8:19:00 AM

A verse from the book of life ...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/14/2020 6:22:00 PM

yes, I think this is scriptural , likening us to grains of sand. VERY nice, CArolyn. Congrats on the list

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/14/2020 2:05:00 PM

- Congratulations so much on your winning poem :) - // Anne-Lise

Jenish Somadas

Date: 1/12/2020 11:41:00 AM

Wow..Lovely poetry..Great win..

Silent One

Date: 1/12/2020 7:34:00 AM

Many a poet will have contemplated such a thing..... Congrats on your placement in the contest..

Funom Makama

Date: 1/10/2020 11:05:00 AM

This is beautiful. I love this masterpiece. Happy new year friend. Keep the lines blessing.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/7/2020 11:29:00 AM

Each one of us are responsible for decisions or actions taken - one day we will discover what God plans - we will be answerable - a brilliant write Carolyn, I hope you are well! Blessings, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/7/2020 2:24:00 AM

In the big scheme of things we are but only grains of sand. Thought provoking Carolyn. Good luck. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/6/2020 8:28:00 PM

Ooh! Bullseye, Carolyn. This really sums up man's insignificance in the grand scheme of things---unless there's a solid grounding in faith and an ongoing personal relationship with the One Who created it all--- a tall order for alienated modern man. Superb entry for the contest. Warm wishes, Gershon

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/12/2020 1:14:00 PM

Congrats on a well-deserved win in the contest, Carolyn! :) gw

Sandra Adams

Date: 1/6/2020 7:50:00 PM

powerful....i think many of us feel like a grain of sand...and i guess in a way we are, there are so many of us... not just here but all over...this is a great 3 liner i think for the contest... best wishes :) hugs

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/7/2020 9:03:00 AM

Thanks for reading, Sandra. A lot of people can probably relate to the thoughts expressed.

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/6/2020 6:28:00 PM

Lovely, Carolyn. A FAVE for me.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/6/2020 4:31:00 PM

You captured his thoughts in your poem Carolyn--and your poem speaks for many who feel this way. Excellent write.

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/6/2020 4:24:00 PM

Very nice Carolyn. Thought provoking. Beautiful :)

Chris Green

Date: 1/6/2020 3:27:00 PM

Wonderfully written Carolyn. I often feel this way and wonder what does it all mean and what is my purpose and often I feel that the ability to write is a curse, something I have been saddled with that leaves me feeling inadequate and lonely. Does any of it matter...sorry, I got a little carried away there. Your poem is gorgeous and I send you my best wishes in the contest. I am always amazed and inspired by your pen my friend.

John Hamilton

Date: 1/6/2020 2:32:00 PM

Very nice Carolyn, I had a similar poem I was trying, alas, my ink has been dry for a while now. Hope this does well in the contest!

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/6/2020 2:34:00 PM

Thanks for reading, John. Hope you had a great holiday season.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/6/2020 2:14:00 PM

- I love sitting by the sea letting my mind roll with the waves ... wonderfully written, Carolyn :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/6/2020 2:24:00 PM

Thanks, Sunshine. Hope you welcomed in the New Year in style!