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The Might Of One

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In the village there stood a boy
With one finger inside the dike

His purpose, says he, is to stop
water flow with his single might

In the city there stood a boy
With one finger upon the ground

His purpose, says he, is to show
The world his feat and them astound

In the ocean there is a world
Of humans, all sadly, have drowned

When one small boy’s finger, removed
From the dike, stood upon the ground

The might of one proud human race
Put humanity in their place



Author notes

"Everything's got a moral, if only you can find it." ~Lewis Carroll

A Parable: composite of Hansje Brinkers and the Dike; Michael McNamara's One Finger Trick; and the 21st Century's Global Warming and Catastrophic Prophecy

Contest prompt: Boy Who Stood On One Finger: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs6MoZKIErI

Image source: 'Hansje' http://www.europe4kids.it/fairytales/hansjebrinkers.htm


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  • ea silver member
    July 10

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    wow, this is a thinker... I love how you have linked the story of the Dutchboy and the Dike to Michael and his amazing finger feat - very clever - and the moral of how it might only take one to break the dam and make everything go down the tubes in an environmental sense reminds me a little of that 100th monkey concept. I certainly appreciate this. Thank you for your unique tribute to the Boy(s).


    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      July 10
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      Thank you...

      You are the God of Wisdom, so I'm glad you enjoyed and appreciated this piece. Thank you for hosting the contest!!
      Peace & Hugs,
      xx Cyn xx


  • Lady Ireland gold member
    July 8

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    Only you could write this,
    You are a great phyilospher!!!!!!
    Loved it..Did I say you were Good?? !!!lol.
    D. oxoxoxxoxoxo

  • chady66
    July 8
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    r u even a kid?


  • Beret55 silver member
    July 8
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    Cyn, you always write such good poetry. And you did it again.


    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      July 8
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      Thank you, Kind Sir!!

      Thanks for taking the time to read & comment on my poem!! xx Cyn xx


  • Antipodi
    July 8

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    Wow such an insightful write and so true man has outsmarted himself with his ego ...an excellent write dear poet

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