A Grain of Sand

I tossed a pebble
in a placid lake and
caused roaring ripples
in the vast seas;

I blew softly on the
breath of a passing breeze
and spawned raging storms;

I gathered high mountains
in  a warm embrace
and set their hearts ablaze;

I scratched on the face
of the earth and gouged
these deep canyons;

I kissed the setting sun
and sent tremors through
the core of the earth;

I set the remedy 
for all the ills of mankind
within the realm of nature;

I replicated 
the laws of the universe
in a drop of water;

I garnered 
these profound secrets
and locked them in
a grain of sand!


~Maytime Standard contest by Brian Strand.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Haight Avatar
May 16, 2017 at 9:38 AM
Very profound and powerful, Abdul. I really enjoyed your poem. Congratulations on your first place win in the contest. 7 Sandra
Mandani Avatar
May 16, 2017 at 3:39 PM
Thanks Sandra. Appreciate your comment very much.
Canerdy Avatar
May 16, 2017 at 8:55 AM
A 7 for your well-deserved top win, Abdul! I felt the power of God in this lovely piece! Janice
Mandani Avatar
May 16, 2017 at 3:38 PM
Thanks Janice. Appreciate your comment very much.
Krampe Avatar
May 16, 2017 at 7:06 AM
I love this. A 7 and fave. Congrats on your win.
Mandani Avatar
May 16, 2017 at 3:36 PM
Thanks Agnes.
Schwartz Avatar
May 15, 2017 at 5:16 PM
Very good write it says it all everything is here a complete world , with all the answers within.. :)
Mandani Avatar
May 16, 2017 at 3:36 PM
Thanks Glen. Appreciate your comment.
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