everywhere whispers to us, a promise
everything was still
and
the old world
began to eat itself
like the apocalyptic
snake
that wraps
tight around the globe
again and again.
the rest of us spoke
among ourselves
and grew strong.
together
we wrenched production
to a stop.
all the powers of the old world
strained forward
against human impulse
as if they could continue
forever.
when they no longer could
they withered like
corn husks
left in the sun
for too long.
then, finally
we were left alone
with ourselves.
so we blessed
the bakers;
the bricklayers;
the farmers;
the doctors;
the carpenters;
the mothers.
for some among us
the world had ended
many times before.
we knew it could again;
this time it could begin.
so everywhere:
in the smell of the wind;
in the creaking of the metal
behemoths of industry;
in the hushed breath of lovers;
in the black dirt;
in the shifting oceans;
in the rising of bread;
in the falling of leaves;
in scraped knees;
in the turning of thin pages;
in the turning of the earth;
in your blinking eyes;
everywhere
whispered a promise
of the new world.
By Sam Crocker
Biography:
Sam Crocker is a young writer from Bernardston, Massachusetts. He spends most of his time gardening, writing, and playing music. His poetry has appeared in the Little Brown House Review, and his songs have been featured in the Valley Advocate’s “Valley Sessions,” (a local site for live music in the Pioneer Valley).
The imagery is so captivating.
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Well done.
A wonderful piece.
Great one. Very creative. Thanks for sharing it.
Hey great work 🌸🌸🌸
It’s moving. Awesome work.
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Superb poem I am going to re read it now as it’s simple, radical message sends a chill down my spine and creates warmth in my heart at the same time.
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Well written! Painted such a vivid picture for the reader. Good stuff!
I’m completely touched by what you did Sam, and today there are barely people like you who see the world this way, with the right sight. You inspired me.
This is beautiful and so inspiring!
The art of painting an image in the mind with words is mesmerizing. Hope the world unites to bring peace. Still a fantasy tho :-\
The imagination is out of this world. Simply amazing. Loved the way you said it.
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This is such a nice piece