I plucked it from among its friends
pushed my fingers into the frigid stream
felt among the hard, rounded forms blanketing the bottom
and wrapped my hand around one that
just felt right
baking in the summer sun
toes dangling
tingling in icy water
my mind studied the stone taken
from its ancient home
how many years
how many millennia had passed
to wear away its imperfections
grind down its edges
how much time tossed against other stones
before all were worn
into oneness
how long will it take
to wear away my ego
how much time
grinding against life
to smooth out arrogant delusions
until I
am humbled
into oneness
smiling
I toss the time traveler
home
splash!
tio stib
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“I toss the time traveler/ home// splash!” Great poem, Tio!
Thank you.
Oh, Tio, I love this!! Thank you!! I hope you are well, Tio. Best to you this winter season,
Thank you for your kind thoughts.
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Tio’s poem spoke to me strongly today. I hope you enjoy it.
I’m glad you returned it but it left you with powerful and nourishing thoughts. Really enjoyed it !
Thank you.