The Ripple Effect

a grain of sand
cannot enter the water
without creating a ripple
and she is more than that
and I am more
than I might have been
because of her entrance
into my life
her ripple having moved through me
and lapped every shore
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Breidenthal Avatar
April 9, 2012 at 4:16 PM
Very lovely, soothing picture with few words. Excellent poem. Always, Laura
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February 2, 2012 at 7:15 AM
Love and give - give and love !!! lovely poem Chuch. - oxox hugs Anne-Lise
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February 1, 2012 at 11:18 PM
Thank you. It's been a learning experience
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February 1, 2012 at 10:46 PM
Like it! It's great to have someone that help make your life better.
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