Diamonds on the grass
poem by:
Geoffrey Brewer
Written
on Feb 24, 2017
DIAMONDS ON THE GRASS This morning there were diamonds on the grass Spreading across the field their bling and glitter Look away and in an instant they would pass These jewels had no price, no use in barter Unlike the other gems so called 'for ever' Forged deep inside the earth's fiery mantle This morning's transient treasures had source more measured But both follow sequence of create, survive, dismantle Those carbon crystals outlive one human's span Yet in the greater scheme won't be eternal Look away; some day they'll pass no matter the plan In the wheel of creation, cosmic or diurnal But fear-not the dark side of the goddess Kali As she monitors both aspects of life's cycle Massive mountains come and go even great Dinali To be re-created in patterns archetypal Therefore let us participate on the side of creation In this we can drive time forward through our endeavour Maybe only we(?) as promethean spirits in higher elevation Can in truth be deemed eternal and forever Thus if we can accept the power we wield Confess our part then it may come to pass When dawn breaks and the sun lights up the field We shall again see diamonds on the grass
Tags: happy, inspirational, metaphor, deep,
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Christopher Russon commented:
I really like this poem Geoffrey you have away with putting words together
In a poetic manner.some thing I wish I could do.
Geoffrey Brewer
commented:
Thank you Christopher. As for putting words together in a poetic manner: I think you can and do, my friend.
Maria Williams
commented:
We can draw great examples from nature around us and you Geoffrey are but a true Nature lover. I feel the dew, I see them glistening on the grass, I see your diamonds that are works of art, but behind it all your analogy conjures up the true humans mission - we are creators of destiny - if only people realized that it's all in their hands as you point out in this wonderful poem of art
Cecilia Crasto
commented:
What a wonderful title for a poem Geoffrey, I completely agree with Christopher and Maria, and yes it is in our power to be responsible caretakers of the land, and leave it in good shape for the ones to come. You are a great talent and an asset to this site.
Robert Kohlhammer
commented:
Hints of progressive rock, I can hear summer music with it.
