Mercury

My youngest daughter asked me...
"What is the most precious metal"
I could have said Silver, Gold, Platinum.
But the most precious metal I said was Mercury.
Because if you spill it, it spreads apart
but it will always find a way to reform, rejoin and become whole again.
Thats precious!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Be the first to comment on this poem. Encourage this poet.

Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace