It is a bit unusual to do an ode to an inanimate object but who said I was usual. It is really about a rock. This huge rock, in my yard, kept getting bigger every year. It gave everyone the appearance that it was growing. The roots of a tree had wrapped themselves around it and was slowly lifting it out of the ground. When it was completely above the ground it fell away from the tree and still sits there to this day as a reminder that there is life in everything.
What brought you to existence?
You show ever,
as always were.
I say never,
as forever could be.
If forever is,
then you are.
If forever isn't,
then you are not.
You couldn't possibly
have always been.
For to always be
is not for us, you see.
If we could see, then
we would not wonder
from where you are.
I love this, Paul!! Haha, the twists, the turns, the loops, fantastic and the musings are exquisite!! You are so lucky to have that rock in your life!! :)
Perhaps it does see and feel... Who are we to say... Everything on this earth is living.. here for a reason... That is a life... Loved this write.. Love your stone/rock.
Great! You've provoked all sorts of thoughts for me to ponder!
Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)
Reviewed on April 18, 2003
Paul whatever you write is divine...you've a beautiful command of language....ty, Dani
Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on April 18, 2003
Interesting thoughts to ponder on. It would of been great seeing the changes in that rock as the tree brought it fully into view. Interesting that an act of nature showed the gift of life so well.
You're exercising my brain for me this morning, Paul! I'm off to make myself a coffee and think this through. I agree with Bobbi and congratulate you also.You're very deserving.
Chrissie
Reviewed by Tony Nerone (Reader)
Reviewed on April 18, 2003
Good Morning, Paul
Excellent thought provoking write.
I don't know where the rock came from, but this poem came from a very creative mind. btw, congrats on being the resident poet of the month on thepoets.org.
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Good job!
Sandy
Rock on!!!
Love
tinka
Reindeer
Nice work
Well done.
Chrissie
Excellent thought provoking write.
pax
tony