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One Grain Unseen

I stand as if one grain of sand among billions unseen as the force of life's storms wash over me with the same tantamount as this ocean lashing out against the shore battered, bloodied, ever changing yet breathing with the same rhythm as these waves coming in and out I watch the horizon bleed at nighttide as it swallows the sun whole watching inquisitively at the beauty with the same curiosity as a child's eyes peering out for the first time never questioning the grandeur as the moon emerges from the same depths as the sinking sun i wish upon a shooting star clasp my hands on bended knee then pray as this salty spray reaches my lips yet i cavil his existence in sorrow as i kiss the lips of death 03/08/2020

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Ronald D Thompson

Date: 4/5/2020 9:16:00 AM

Beautifully penned Sandra. You are indeed a special talent! Ron

Estela Canama

Date: 4/4/2020 6:46:00 AM

Wonderfully written! I can feel the aroma of the ocean on this poem. Congrats, Sandra. Stay safe and God bless!

Francis Brown

Date: 3/21/2020 9:15:00 PM

cool!

Robertina B.

Date: 3/19/2020 11:25:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, Sandra... Your write is a Masterpiece ! An exquisite gem that shines... Really enjoyed, dear friend.. Have a blesssed day!

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/19/2020 12:44:00 PM

thank you so much Robertina for your kind words... glad you enjoyed this one... hugs and blessings

Caycay Jennings

Date: 3/17/2020 10:22:00 AM

This seals the deal for me - there's no doubt writing is what you were born to do, among other loving accomplishments. You are a word painter and I, an admirer. Hope you're not bus driving - oh, surely school is closed, got concerned for a moment. Love reading you. Hugs ... CayCay

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/18/2020 6:27:00 PM

what a kind thing to say....schools are closed, I am frightened of this virus going around....prayers we all stay safe... hugs and blessings

Quoth Theraven

Date: 3/15/2020 12:27:00 PM

Sandra, The wonder of that one special grain. The sun can't shine on all of them, all of the time. Children and crabs dig them. -Richard

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/17/2020 9:54:00 AM

thank you so much Richard... no the sun can't reach them all at the same time... some shine while others remain in the shadows... hugs

Jack Webster

Date: 3/14/2020 6:36:00 PM

Congratulations, Sandra!

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/17/2020 9:53:00 AM

thank you so much Jack... hugs

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/14/2020 5:18:00 PM

Great imagery, Sandra! Congrats!

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/17/2020 9:52:00 AM

thank you Kim...my muse poked through a little for this one... hugs

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/13/2020 11:55:00 PM

Congratulations on an awesome win Sandy- you are so right we are but a grain of sand on the beach, in the world in fact - you bring it so vividly to our attention as you also do the salty sea spray reaching your lips. Kudos my friend. Blessings Jennifer

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/17/2020 9:52:00 AM

thank you so much Jennifer...I was pleased with the win since my muse has been hard to find these days... hugs and blessings

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 3/13/2020 3:55:00 AM

Nice one Sandra. Congrats on your win!

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/17/2020 9:51:00 AM

thank you so much Krish… hugs

Chris Green

Date: 3/11/2020 3:50:00 PM

Congrats on your win with this beautifully sad poem Sandy

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/11/2020 6:31:00 PM

Thank you so much Chris :) hugs

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 3/11/2020 7:57:00 AM

Fantastic engaging write Sandra. Could taste the salt. Congratulations for your win! xomo :),

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/11/2020 6:31:00 PM

Thank you so much Maureen... hugs

Juliet Ligon

Date: 3/10/2020 12:42:00 PM

Interesting personification. Great imagery.

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/11/2020 6:30:00 PM

thank you so much Juliet :) hugs

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/9/2020 6:35:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. Enjoy your win and day........

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/9/2020 7:10:00 PM

Thank you so much:) hugs

John Watt

Date: 3/9/2020 4:43:00 PM

Back to congratulate for your wonderful double win today!

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/9/2020 7:10:00 PM

Thank you so much :) hugs

Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/9/2020 4:21:00 PM

Really striking imagery, my friend - "as I kiss the lips of death." Congratulations on your win!

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/9/2020 7:12:00 PM

Thank you so much Sam :) hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/9/2020 3:20:00 PM

- Love how you describe these feelings in this wonderful poem, Sandra ... to see with a child's curiosity ... we should do it often :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/9/2020 7:12:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise :) hugs

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/9/2020 2:19:00 PM

A verse tinged with sadness Sandra and you realise how small and insignificent you are in the big scheme of things. Hope you're well. Tom.

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/9/2020 7:13:00 PM

Thank you Tom : ) hugs

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/9/2020 12:02:00 PM

Salty spray reaches your lips and you cavil his existence in sorrow. WOW!

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/9/2020 7:13:00 PM

Thank you Kim :) hugs

John Watt

Date: 3/9/2020 11:33:00 AM

Sandra, great to see you back after a week off, hope you have been well. Another wistful write with the celestial and maritime images on your palette as you paint an existential masterpiece. What a talent you have and share. Hugs ~ John

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/9/2020 7:14:00 PM

Thank you John for your Kind words :) hugs

Chris Green

Date: 3/9/2020 7:31:00 AM

The sadness in this poem touches me to my core. I can feel this as I read it, tears well up and the words find their way to my heart. So very deep and sad Sandy.

Sandra Adams
Date: 3/9/2020 7:15:00 PM

Thank you so much Chris :) hugs