In This Sea Of Blowing Sand

February 9, 2014

Poetry

In this sea of blowing sand

I am but a speck seemingly insignificant.

In this vast and ever moving ocean

I am but a drop of water, nearly unrecognizable.

In this massive forest, thick and green

I am but a leaf, one of many that will wither and die.

In this blinding ivory white tundra

I am but a crystal of ice lost amongst the multitude.

In this throng of disparate humanity

I am but one in this crowd of my brothers and sisters.

But am I really this infinitesimal?

I think not because I choose to believe otherwise!

I am a creator,

I am the center,

I am significant

I am recognizable,

I am unique as a grain of sand,

A drop of water,

A single leaf,

A crystal of ice.

I am who I choose to be!

Beholden to no one but myself.

I am the light of my world,

Creating my life ,

As I choose it to be.

~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~

Comments

27 responses to “In This Sea Of Blowing Sand”

Charles Yallowitz

February 9, 2014

Amazing how you move from making the reader feel small and build them into feeling big.

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1. Dom DiFrancesco
  
  February 10, 2014
  
  Thank you, you got the point of the piece. :)
  
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  1. Charles Yallowitz
    
    February 10, 2014
    
    You know us short people. We’re always feeling small and dreaming of being big. ;)
  2. Dom DiFrancesco
    
    February 10, 2014
    
    Well I’ve got the big part down, but that is about it. :)
Lucid Gypsy

February 10, 2014

This is beautiful Dom, very special indeed.

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1. Dom DiFrancesco
  
  February 10, 2014
  
  Thank you Gilly, I appreceiate it.
  
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thesewordsiwrite2012

February 10, 2014

I like this!

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1. Dom DiFrancesco
  
  February 10, 2014
  
  Thank you very much. :)
  
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sexinthekitchensink

February 10, 2014

Dom, this is an amazing poem. I love all the vivid imagery and beautiful metaphors you employ here. Yes we are significant but we are one small part of a bigger universe. I also like the idea of being ones own Creator and Creation. Beautifully written.

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1. Dom DiFrancesco
  
  February 11, 2014
  
  Thank you Emily, this is a topic that more recently I am intrigued with. I hope you have been well.
  
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  1. sexinthekitchensink
    
    February 11, 2014
    
    Im very open minded when it comes to Spirituality. I married a die hard atheist however, so he and I do not discuss spiritual things. Im more into New Age and metaphysical types of things. Although, i do have an interest in The Law of Attraction movement and also am interested in different forms of Buddhism. I welcome others viewpoints as a way to keep an open mind.
  2. sexinthekitchensink
    
    February 11, 2014
    
    Strangely, enough your poem reminded me of some of my husbands atheist views. He also feels he is his own Creator/ Creation. Although he is pretty tight lipped about the rest of his beliefs. I just respect that He and I differ on this. Im more of a polytheist, myself.
Blog It Or Lose It

February 10, 2014

Spoken like a writer — or a pirate! — arrr!
Great piece. :)

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1. Dom DiFrancesco
  
  February 11, 2014
  
  Thank you very much Jen, I think its time for me to walk the plank. :)
  
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  1. Blog It Or Lose It
    
    February 11, 2014
    
    Arrrr! I hope everything turns out well.
  2. Dom DiFrancesco
    
    February 11, 2014
    
    Oh it will turn out fine, I’m just in a bit of a mood right now. Thank you Jen.
  3. Blog It Or Lose It
    
    February 11, 2014
    
    Well, don’t forget: we’re all here for you. It’s long-distance support, but there are a lot of us.
  4. Dom DiFrancesco
    
    February 13, 2014
    
    Thank you its nice to know that you all are out there, it really does help a lot, much more than you know.
  5. Blog It Or Lose It
    
    February 13, 2014
    
    Actually, I can sort of understand. The people who follow, comment, and like my own blog are a huge relief. It’s good to write and know that “someone is out there” – that we’re not just releasing balloons into the wilderness and hoping they land somewhere. (Though I did do that once!) So … be kind to yourself … and keep writing. :)
  6. Dom DiFrancesco
    
    February 20, 2014
    
    Thank you Jen and sorry for the late reply and absence. I appreciate your friendship and understanding and I will get back to my usual self soon. :)
  7. Blog It Or Lose It
    
    February 20, 2014
    
    Sending hugs your way! :)
  8. Dom DiFrancesco
    
    February 21, 2014
    
    Thank you my friend, I truly appreciate it. :)
  9. Blog It Or Lose It
    
    February 21, 2014
    
    :)
Ahmed

February 13, 2014

I love this one!

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1. Dom DiFrancesco
  
  February 13, 2014
  
  Thank you very much Ahmed, I appreciate it.
  
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SirenaTales

February 26, 2014

Anthemic–love it! Thank you.

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1. Dom DiFrancesco
  
  February 26, 2014
  
  Thank you very much. :)
  
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