How big the world must look to one so young
With all its overflowing challenges;
A chasm most daunting // stretched and far flung;
It spreads in all directions and ranges.
From your high safe perch on that giant rock,
You might feel secure // a place to call home;
But, you know in the future you will walk
Across that river of life all alone.
How big the world seems sitting on a rock
Photo: Dwight L. Roth
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I like the message about walking across the river of life alone.
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Thank you Frank!
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I’m so glad I don’t have to walk the river of life alone.
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Yes, you are right about that!
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Oh, that walk of life, is full of challenges Dwight……
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Thank you Ivor!
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Really touching
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Thank you! That is my granddaughter on the rock!
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I love it!
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Thank you so much!
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You’re welcome. 😀
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A beautiful poem for your granddaughter Dwight. The repetition of ‘how big the world seems’ is especially moving and it’s lovely to know that even if she has to cross the river of life alone there is a caring grandfather watching over her 💜
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Aww… how nice of you.
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Beautiful picture! And poem!
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Thank you Bernice!
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Wow! What an amazing poem! It reminded me very much of striking out on my own when I left home and moved very far away! Great post, as always.
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Thank you so very much for your comments and support of my blog.
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I love the thoughtful rumination inspired by the photo. Well done.
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Thank you Beverly. I appreciate your kind comment.
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It’s exciting and an adventure. Love the photo and the positive take on life, and it applies not only for the young ones.
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Thank you Grace! You are right life is tricky for all of us.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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I enjoyed this so much, I see the rock as a place of wonderment. The world can be a big and wonderful place. We all must cross the river at some point. I hope her journey is filled with happiness.
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Thank you for your kind words. So far she is doing very well!
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I enjoyed this, Dwight. It made me smile, giving me another taste of that wonderful childhood limitlessness.
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Thank you so much!
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I think that one day we will learn that what once felts small is now vast and what seemed immense has grown small.
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Interesting concept! Thanks!
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