NOTHING
Sometimes
nothing
is smaller
than anything.
Nothing’s
what’s left
when something’s
all gone.
Other times
nothing
feels bigger
than
everything,
like when
I’m thinking
of someone
who’s gone.
© 2016 Elizabeth Steinglass. All rights reserved.
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"I say to you today, my friends, that in spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment, I still have a dream."
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Douglas Florian has challenged us to write poems about nothing this month. Read his entire spotlight interview HERE.
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Elizabeth Steinglass has written a beautiful rhyming poem. Just lovely! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.....and poignant. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSo touching! Nicely done, Liz.
ReplyDeleteThis comes off so simply, yet wields such power, Liz. The voice of a child whose sincerity rings true.
ReplyDeleteWow, Liz - poignant indeed, especially today. Well done, and thanks to both of you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteExcellent, Liz.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Liz!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, Liz--and how fitting that Michelle posted it today!
ReplyDeleteProfound, Liz! Thanks for sharing, Michelle! =)
ReplyDeleteMoor beautiful than word could describe we can all realat to this felling as we'v sad goog buy to loveons and are left with their presges memories Thank You this is a blessed gift and tears in my eyes as reading it
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful rhythmic poem, thanks!
ReplyDeleteLiz, this is beautiful and true. Well done!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sad yet happy poem!
ReplyDeleteLove.
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