The Problem with Mustard Seeds
They’re easily lost
through a hole in your pocket
or, worse, left in your
jeans, mixed in with the laundry,
where a small faith, bleached, might drown.
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Isn’t that the truth! What a brilliant poem. 💜
A wonderful little twist on a familiar idea.
Oh yes, a wonderful insight into the classic biblical line.
Your first line really catches my attention, “They’re easily lost.”
Well done!
the parable of the mustard seed
brought back with witt and creativity
Terrific tanka, Chelsie. You are on fire this month.
Brilliant commentary!
Absolutely what I needed today!
Fabulous last line!
Yessss”They’re easily lost”
love your dry absurdist humor
So many accolades brought on by a tiny seed…