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In His Hands

  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…

canola seed

 

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….

Responses to “In His Hands”

  1. Caddo

    Wowza, I had no idea!

    1. melodylowes

      It’s amazing what our farmers do every year to keep the world in running order! 😉

      1. Caddo

        Truly amazing–I feel quite out of touch with the important stuff, thank goodness you’re up there educating us!

      2. melodylowes

        HA! That’s me, Educator Mel!

      3. Caddo

        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??

      4. melodylowes

        Heehee! Coming right up!

  2. Pam

    “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.

    1. melodylowes

      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….

  3. Marcy

    I love this one!!!

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks Marcy! 😉

  4. Lyle Krahn

    I still find it remarkable how small and insignificant those seeds are and yet they matter.

    1. melodylowes

      Somewhat comforting if we apply that truth to ourselves, isn’t it? 🙂

      1. Lyle Krahn

        Absolutely

  5. I HAVE A VOICE

    unbelievable realities ! That’s earth shaking! Great writing Melody ~ Faithfully Debbie

    1. melodylowes

      🙂 Thanks Debbie!

  6. RoSy

    Powerful indeed!

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks Rosy!

  7. Gallivanta

    Powerful imagery and powerful little seeds!

    1. melodylowes

      Aren’t they? Thanks Gallivanta!

  8. elizabeth

    This is a departure from your usual style, but I like it! 🙂

    1. melodylowes

      It sure is – but it’s good to stretch myself a bit and try new things, too! 🙂 Thanks Elizabeth!

  9. Symanntha Renn

    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.

    1. melodylowes

      Isn’t it? Sometimes it’s amazing what we can be controlled or influenced by…

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