One At A Time.

Goldfinch60



I look out the window

And see the snow,

See each individual flake

As they fall gently from the sky

Into my world

Showing me that individuals matter

And that crowds can only bring sorrow

As they gather together and become one,

Their individuality rescinds

Into the mind of the many.

But when stepping away

Into your life as one

You move into that world,

Where snowflakes fall

One at a time.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: February 11th, 2021 02:25
  • Comment from author about the poem: The gently falling snow is to blame for these words.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 33
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  • orchidee

    Good write Gold.

  • Doggerel Dave

    No blame (your comment) accrues with you here Andy – only the stultifying and potentially dangerous effect crowds can (not necessarily will) have. Would you accept my judgement of this as a parable, succinct and nicely polished?
    Thanks also for the music.

    • Goldfinch60

      Yes Dave of course I accept your judgement, thank you for your comment.

      Andy

    • L. B. Mek

      but my friend, you've also seen the majesty of that white carpet, those individual flakes paint the earth with, when they truly choose
      'to join together': as equals...
      (such, be
      life's unrequited bane of commonality
      within Nature's: cyclical, cynicism of duality
      while all existence is tethered
      a mere coin flip's - breadth
      to empathy's mercy...)
      a wonderful read Andy,
      thanks for inspiring my little reply

      • Goldfinch60

        Thank you Mek, so glad that I can tweak your inspiration.

        Andy

      • John Prophet

        Nice work Andy. Love a good snow fall! ❄️☃️

        • Goldfinch60

          Thank you John, snow can be such an inspiring part of Nature's beauty.

          Andy

        • willow tree

          I enjoyed it -yet why do crowds bring sorrow ?

          • Goldfinch60

            Thank you Willow. Yes why do crowds bring sorrows, once day they will bring happiness.

            Andy

          • JonathanB

            Thought provoking and neat

            • Goldfinch60

              Thank you Jonathan, much appreciated.

              Andy

            • SureshG

              Your analogy of a single flake (each flake being truly unique) to individualism is unparalleled, and more when so poetically stated

              • Goldfinch60

                Thank you ms, so very kind.

                Andy

              • FredPeyer

                Beautiful metaphor, Andy. We are unique, each of us, but also belong to humanity with all its beauty and sorrow. Well written!

                • Goldfinch60

                  Thank you Fred, yes we are each unique and that diversity can bring both good and bad into our lives.

                  Andy

                • ron parrish aka wordman

                  touching write



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