Human Geology : a Poem
Diamonds in the Rough
While shoe soles and bare feet have no idea
Of treasure buried right beneath their steps.
Feet can't see. That takes eyes.
Rubies, emeralds, sapphires and plain quartz -
Small parts of larger wholes - buried in dark holes.
Sand is so much easier for me to see by the sea
Right where I would expect (and need) it to be.
We all see it readily because we know it is there,
Unhidden, glistening in the subtle minutia of grains-
To see it takes no brains.
What there is, is always there.
What we see is what we expect to see.
It takes the eyes of a scientist to see what is not expected
And the mind of a gemologist to find the diamonds
Embedded in the silt of our souls.
Sources of divine energy,
Criterion for the clergy or
Fuel for a liturgy.
Published by David A. Reinstein, LCSW - Featured Contributor in Technology
Clinical Social Worker, psychotherapist, born in Boston and a relatively unscathed survivor of the 60 s. Fan of technology, guitars, creating music and poetry. Mental wellness coach, staff trainer and parent... View profile
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17 Comments
Post a CommentEvocative and fresh. Good work!
You are a gem. thank You fer sharin'. Merry Christmas. ;-}}>
Great poem.
Great poem.
I Like It! Thanks, Cyn
Very well penned. You are very talented. A wonderful and touching poem.
Deep. Very deep. Seeing what isn't obvious is not my gift. I tend to trip over even the obvious.
Great poem!
I like the implications of digging deeper- sometimes I need to be reminded that every person has worth and dignity.
Great poem!