A piece of dust in an ocean of sand a drop in an endless sea
A spark glows then darkens when not fanned, lost in ash debris
An atom in a universe of stars, a photon on the sun
A microbe on mars a lottery ticket won
one clapping, one echoing voice to rejoice in an encore demand
Alone I stand, nothing aside the grand
How small must one be to not exist in reality
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How important one must be to exist in reality? Good poem…it takes one grain to start the beach
So true my friend I thank you so much for your read and insightful words they are appreciated
Brought a tear to my eye, absolutely poetry at its finest 👏 💜
Thank you so much Teddy for your review and even more for your kind words
A puzzle I cannot answer but I sometimes wish, enjoyed the read
Thank you Tobani for your review and as for the answer I believe that a true poet only poses questions and not answers. Appreciate your kind words my friend
You are very welcome
Very well.
Deep thoughts always find place in your poetry.
Thank you so much Priya for your read of this piece and most supportive comment it is deeply appreciated
You are most welcome, soren.
🤯 Wow. I mean, I am not going to even add anything to this other than. Wow. 🤯 Seriously deep, with the kind of reflection that causes goosebumps to rise as one gets lost in the cosmos of profundity. Seriously, a beautifully done reflection and a fave. 🌹👏
Thank you very much Tristan for your review and generous words of encouragement they are most important to me.
You are most welcome, my friend!
A powerful poem, Insignificant. I know this feeling very well - it's a feeling that you don't belong in this universe, also projected by others onto you. It's a feeling of being a ghost and shame. The poem "Insignificant" explores themes of existentialism and the feeling of insignificance in the vastness of the universe. It reflects on the smallness of individual existence in comparison to the grand scale of nature and the cosmos. The poet explores notions of identity, worth, and the search for meaning in a world that often makes one feel insignificant. The poet seeks to provoke thought and introspection regarding one's identity and the human condition, encouraging readers to reflect on their own significance in a seemingly indifferent universe.
True it is. Thank you for your insight and words of understanding they are always appreciated and highly esteemed
Such a beautifully haunting poem; full of cosmic imagery and existential weight! 🕊️🙏🏻
Thank you Cryptic for your review and kind support always most appreciated my friend
Most welcome, Soren.🕊️🙏🏻
This is powerful in its simplicity. It captures the feeling of being small in a vast universe with striking, thoughtful imagery. Nicely done 👍
Thank you Salvia for your time to review this piece. Your words of support and encouragement are always most welcome and appreciated
Heart touching words here. Always love your work.
Thank you so much for the read and kind words of encouragement
A lottery ticket win for some becomes ALL the universe to them. Especially if KP wins and shares none with me. Boohoo! lol.
What makes you think that she hasn't wone and never told you? Thanks for the read Orchi it's appreciated
What makes you think that she hasn't wone and never told you? Thanks for the read Orchi it's appreciated
Yes, she probably did win but not tell me. lol.
It's impossible to be small enough " to not exist in reality." All one must do is accept reality to become a part of it. Those were my thoughts after reading your poem. It's beautiful piece of poetry. I loved it.
So true it is in reality of other's view or even our own philosophically but psychologically one may feel that they do not exist and from their point of view does this not make it their reality? I don't know for sure. So appreciate your view of this and your support and encouragement. Thank you my friend.
Hello Soren,
Deeper into the circle of reality to nothingness and beyond nothingness whatever and wherever that is. It's most likely where you asked the question, ... to not exist in reality. Perhaps, no matter how small there is always something smaller. I'm going to leave it at that because this could drive this old bard mad, that being said, another mind boggling, powerful and excellent poem from your bureau.
Wishing you all the very best,
Tony.
So true my friend and that was the question that provoked the whole thing of what is zero then. You are most astute in your interpretation and I thank you for your words of comment they are as always most esteemed. Hoping you the most wonderful of days
We all exist in reality no matter how insignificant we appear to be.
Andy
Thank you Andy for your read and comment it is most appreciated
even if alone, man alone has the capacity to make an impact, and a small significant change by his existence...no one is insignificant, not even the smallest being - each has its own niche and part to play in the universe - so stand up and be counted - you may feel you are small in the grand scheme of things - yes we are small - but we do have a purpose which we were born to fulfill
Thank you so much for your read and take on this poem it is most appreciated and valued. Indeed all things are relative.
yes i agree
have a wonderful day..take care
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