God of Atoms

God of atoms
break my purpose,
my workable clay.
Feed me
clumps of sorrow,
sods of joy
one particle at a time.
Seed me not too much
of your breakable sadness,
plow me much
with your passions.
Allow me, if it please you,
to dwell in this intricate husk
until the sky
make a nest in its marrow.
Let the dirt
of my fingernails
guide me inward
into your blooms.
And when I am ready
for the reaping
scatter my worms.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Krutsinger Avatar
November 30, 2019 at 2:05 AM
What a great way to speak of our demise, you make it sound simple and it is.
Ashford Avatar
November 30, 2019 at 11:18 AM
I take a 10,000 mile high view of death, even though it may be around the corner! Thanks Caren.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 29, 2019 at 9:20 PM
Much to ponder and appreciate.
Ashford Avatar
November 29, 2019 at 9:23 PM
Cheers Richard!
Wanter Avatar
November 29, 2019 at 11:13 AM
A lovely dependence upon God!
Ashford Avatar
November 29, 2019 at 1:27 PM
Good of you to mention that aspect. Thanks Sunlite.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
November 29, 2019 at 10:21 AM
Juicy poetry, love it.
Ashford Avatar
November 29, 2019 at 1:26 PM
Thanks Maureen!
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