Inspirational Poems of a Prairie GirlInspirational Poems of a Prairie GirlThis site is a tribute to my mother, whose spirituality, strength and character radiate throughout every verse of the poetry she left behind. Mom grew up on a farm in Minnesota and learned early in life a deep appreciation for nature, spiritual value
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Insignificant as a Grain of Sand
More articles from this author:2006-10-01 19:49:00 How glibly we chatter on of the old and the new,With laws antiquated, pray tell, as 1852!But what’s a hundred years to the ocean or the sky?Or the God who made you? Or I,Who feel as insignificant as a grain of sand,And knows well His Law rules both the sea and the land?Now where would we be with the tide rushing on,If not held by the Law of Command?His Only Son suffered for all,And raised woman above the earth,Freed by Love from the passions of man.This 20th Century on the edge of space—Mary, protect us from Eternal Disgrace!(1950s)This poem was written in red ballpoint pen ink on a small torn scrap of paper, with just two word changes scratched in. Since it mentions the year 1852 and “a hundred years,” it was probably written in 1952 in Columbus, GA. It conveys mom’s strong opinionated side regarding frivolous talk and human political and military arrogance. I can only guess here, but I know that later in life, she was a strong advocate of woman’s rights, which may be t... More About: Rain , Sand , Sign , Grain , Cant 1, 2 |
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