O minuscule Emperor,
driver of economies
and master of markets, Bull
and Bear are nought to your sway.
.
Builder of hearth, home, kingdoms,
governments topple and rise
to your tune, Dow Jones dances
when you pay the Piper to
play your ditties on Wall Street.
.
What power lies in this globe
of darkness? What strange strings pull
perpetual puppets, men
of finance bobbing rhythmic
in this obsequious two-
step? Black gold, global guru,
toss the dice and fuel our
hunger for domination.
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You wouldn’t think that these unassuming black orbs could wield such power, would you? And yet, Western Canada’s Canola crop represents over $12 billion in our national economy. Now THAT is one powerful little seed….
Meanwhile, Melody Muses... 
Wowza, I had no idea!
It’s amazing what our farmers do every year to keep the world in running order! 😉
Truly amazing–I feel quite out of touch with the important stuff, thank goodness you’re up there educating us!
HA! That’s me, Educator Mel!
I’ll bet I could learn A LOT, seated in those little chairs of your classroom! Oh dear, I’ll never fit–could I have a big-girl desk please??
Heehee! Coming right up!
“what power lies in this globe of darkness” – I’m so glad you told us what kind of seeds these are. You piqued my curiosity! your imagery is powerful.
Thanks Pam! This one is a departure for me – I gave my husband a chuckle writing about markets and commodities, much more up his alley than mine….
I love this one!!!
Thanks Marcy! 😉
I still find it remarkable how small and insignificant those seeds are and yet they matter.
Somewhat comforting if we apply that truth to ourselves, isn’t it? 🙂
Absolutely
unbelievable realities ! That’s earth shaking! Great writing Melody ~ Faithfully Debbie
🙂 Thanks Debbie!
Powerful indeed!
Thanks Rosy!
Powerful imagery and powerful little seeds!
Aren’t they? Thanks Gallivanta!
This is a departure from your usual style, but I like it! 🙂
It sure is – but it’s good to stretch myself a bit and try new things, too! 🙂 Thanks Elizabeth!
It’s amazing how such a small thing can send men scrambling. I’m glad your husband liked this poem. Sometimes they don’t get it, but when they do it’s great.
Isn’t it? Sometimes it’s amazing what we can be controlled or influenced by…