Sandbox

The world is nothing but a sandbox,
  each grain a fragment
  by itself, 
  insignificant and hard to see.
The gathering of grains
  each point a sand of time
  flows fluid
  blended into polished glass.
The shining reflections
  bend the points of life
  into each other
  intertwined and bound.
The wind blows across the remains
  picking up and carrying away
  the memory
  of single individuality.
The world is one, won
  by the binding of the many
  in harmony
  returning to the sandbox.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Cheema Avatar
October 19, 2016 at 12:11 PM
The beginning and the end is the crux of the issue- the world is a sandbox and each grain finally returns to it ! Congrats Babbit!
Scars Avatar
October 19, 2016 at 10:26 AM
very true, I never thought of it that way, well done DM :) congrats on your placement :)-luloo
Onclaud Avatar
October 19, 2016 at 9:35 AM
the cycle of life returns and refills our box of memories; beautiful!...best congrats on your great win, D...huggs
Neumann Avatar
October 19, 2016 at 5:38 AM
I like that philosphical quality of your sand. Congratulations, Kai
Lamoureux Avatar
October 18, 2016 at 7:32 PM
I enjoyed this philosophical ride. Congrats on your win,
Turner Avatar
October 9, 2016 at 4:31 PM
This is pretty deep for an old country boy like me, DM. Well written! Good luck!
Rycroft Avatar
October 9, 2016 at 12:59 PM
Very well done great poem x
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