Infinity In My Hand

Are they mere grains of sand spewed by the waves of the seas or are they stars of the heavens washed ashore?
(Written in reference to William Blake's "Auguries of Innocence" - "To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour") ~3x8 contest by nette onclaud ~Image#2 ~Abdul Malik / 1/1/15
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January 11, 2015 at 9:42 PM
ABDUL,, congratulations on your AWESOME win, LINDA
Kendrick Avatar
January 9, 2015 at 8:33 AM
Great work that inspired you with this winning work..Congrats..Sara
Mandani Avatar
January 9, 2015 at 8:43 AM
"Auguries of Innocence" is indeed a great work. It's very inspiring. Thanks much for your comments.
Dietrich Avatar
January 8, 2015 at 10:24 PM
this is so good, Abdul. Congrats on your well deserved win.
Mandani Avatar
January 9, 2015 at 8:37 AM
I read William Blake's poem way back in college and it has stuck with me over the years. I just can't get rid of it from my mind. My poem is only a reflection of that impression. And I am happy you understood what he was trying to say. Many thanks.
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 7, 2015 at 8:44 PM
Wow Abdul, I am thinking she should have had more number ones after reading your beautiful poem. I love your poem and the quote which brought tears to my eyes. Congratulations on your wonderful win!
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 11, 2015 at 12:47 PM
That has happened to me before. Sometimes the message jumps to the next box. I understand what you mean by William Blake's poem. He is a favorite of mine. Your poem is you and it is very beautiful my friend. Kudos again, Connie
Mandani Avatar
January 9, 2015 at 8:41 AM
I am sorry, my 'Reply' to Andrea's comments was actually meant for you! But I guess it applies to both of you. I so much appreciate your comments particularly, Connie. Thanks a lot.
Roper Avatar
January 7, 2015 at 7:55 PM
Wonderful write, Abdul , and congratulations on your win. 7
Haight Avatar
January 7, 2015 at 5:12 PM
Abdul, I love your poetic interpretation of this picture! Yes, everything is relative in our Universe! A big congratulations on your win! Sandra
Nance Avatar
January 7, 2015 at 3:38 PM
Grats on your win! Awesome job!
Allison Avatar
January 7, 2015 at 1:59 PM
beautiful! Many congrats Hugs jan xx
Yvonne Avatar
January 7, 2015 at 9:58 AM
A Fav! Brilliant write! Congratulations on your huge win!
Gorelick Avatar
January 7, 2015 at 8:57 AM
LOve this and how you tied it into Blake's poem. Congrats. BG
Onclaud Avatar
January 7, 2015 at 8:56 AM
to see the macro of beauty from a micro point of view.. wow, abdul.. thanks for being part of my contest and big congrats
Mandani Avatar
January 9, 2015 at 8:45 AM
Glad you liked it, nette. Appreciate much.
Kayode Avatar
January 7, 2015 at 8:51 AM
Congrats on your worthy win Abdul...huggs
Mehta Avatar
January 7, 2015 at 8:26 AM
Congrats on this high place win, Abdul
Chakrabarty Avatar
January 7, 2015 at 3:43 AM
Loved it. Great. Congrats. God bless. Rajat
Thajudeen Avatar
January 1, 2015 at 7:00 PM
Beautiful one. -Safa
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