God's Humility

Shirley A Mandel
He who lit the fires
of countless stars,
who poured the seas
into the deep basin of the earth
and created the great whales,
and the great intelligences
of a thousand-billion people-
also made the earthworm.

Published by Shirley A Mandel

Shirley A. Mandel is an award winning poet and the author of two books.. In addition to being a writer, Shirley Ann is a Vietnam vintage veteran and served her fellow veterans in the VA medical system as...  View profile

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  • Verna Hendrickson4/12/2010

    I like this one. It's funny too! What a switch on the earthworm

  • Sheri Fresonke Harper4/1/2010

    Amazing isn't it?

  • leroy coffie3/27/2010

    very different and interesting. thought provoking

  • Darla Smith3/11/2010

    Beautiful poem!

  • Malina Debrie3/9/2010

    Yes he did! Great poem!

  • Dan Reveal3/8/2010

    God is aware of everything, from the big to the small..That's why he likes even me. Great work, Shirley!

  • Langley Cornwell3/8/2010

    Yes HE did.

  • Augustlace3/5/2010

    Shirley~Love The Poem and Thanks! So True! :)

  • Kristie Leong M.D.3/4/2010

    It's pretty amazing, isn't it?

  • Jane Vee3/3/2010

    Good reminder that nothing is "below" us when it comes to talents.

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