So You Feel as Though You’re Only One

So you feel as though you’re only one in earthly meadow’s millions, two feet, a pair of arms, sundry assorted parts that fail to set your arrangement apart; but if you chose not to bloom, the gap where your smiling face should appear would be left bare, blank in the canvas, one beautiful brick short…

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So you feel as though

you’re only one

in earthly meadow’s millions,

two feet,

a pair of arms,

sundry assorted parts

that fail to set

your arrangement apart;

but if you chose not to bloom,

the gap where your

smiling face should

appear

would be left bare,

blank in the canvas,

one beautiful brick

short of a load –

so bloom. Take your place

proudly, stand in the gap,

and watch the whole

world  grow,

one

little

flower

at a time…

Responses to “So You Feel as Though You’re Only One”

  1. Caddo-Jael

    Very encouraging–I love “stand in the gap”!

    1. melodylowes

      A high calling, right?

      1. Caddo-Jael

        It is, and an honor–and sometimes I complicate it way too much.

  2. Gallivanta

    Awww…that’s encouraging.

    1. melodylowes

      Bloom, gal!! 😉

      1. Gallivanta

        Watch me!

  3. lylekrahn

    The “stand in the gap” line resonated with me as well.

    1. melodylowes

      With so many falling through the cracks so to speak, standing in the gap may just be a crucial skill we can offer! Thanks Lyle….

  4. I HAVE A VOICE

    I love the pettiness of these godly blossoms and how well we can see our self in the jot and tittle of God’s signature !

    1. melodylowes

      Every tiny detail is arranged, isn’t it? Thanks Debbie! How are you feeling these days??

      1. I HAVE A VOICE

        still recuperating but always remembering God’s grace and, your poetry is one of them Melody. Thank you for asking dear.

  5. RoSy

    An inspirational feel to it filled with encouragement!

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks Rosy!

  6. Debbie

    Wow, Melody . .I love where this took me! Great message in your poem, as usual! Thank you!

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks so much, Debbie.

  7. elizabeth

    “but if you chose not to bloom,

    the gap where your

    smiling face should

    appear

    would be left bare,

    blank in the canvas,

    one beautiful brick

    short of a load -”

    Beautifully said. You are a wonderful Poet Melody.

    1. melodylowes

      Aw, thanks, Elizabeth. I really appreciate that encouragement!

  8. Patty Perkins

    What an encouraging post! It takes every flower to make a garden….Love your insights!

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks Patty!

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