Thread: Black holes and mustard seeds

She felt movement in the darkness,
a slight shift of atmosphere-
and with a waking sense of wonder,
watched a point of light appear.

Thoughts of mustard seeds and mountains,
Lazarus, with the living;
she prayed what she had witnessed
was the first sign of forgiving.

And the sly old Serpent whispered;
all black holes began as points of light.

Hey, Gumby. I get some really powerful vibes from this. Really liked it. I don't understand the biblical references very well because I'm not that bible literate. What do mustard seeds signify? I like the end note, makes me think of how good intentions can go awry.
-cae

Originally Posted by caelum

Hey, Gumby. I get some really powerful vibes from this. Really liked it. I don't understand the biblical references very well because I'm not that bible literate. What do mustard seeds signify? I like the end note, makes me think of how good intentions can go awry.
-cae

Mustard seeds are one of the smallest seeds that exist, if not the smallest seed. There's a verse--Matthew 17:20 which basically says that even the smallest amount of faith can yield the greatest results.

This poem is pretty cool. It seems to show both sides of an issue without taking a stance on it. It leaves it up to the reader to decide whether the poem is about hope and temptation, or about the inevitable disappointment that will come. (Not that I'm tipping my hand there.)

An exquisite, deep poem, Cindy. I particualry enjoyed this contrast:

Thoughts of mustard seeds and mountains

Hi cae, thanks for the comment.

Yes the biblical references are about faith, the mustard seed parable: (if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you could tell this mountain to move and it would.) And miracles, as Lazarus was raised from the dead by Jesus. Then of course, the Serpant is always whispering in our ear to make us doubt.

brian_o, thank you for giving the scripture reference for people to read for themselves. I'm glad you enjoyed this, (even if you didn't tip your hand.)

Laurie, so glad you enjoyed this. Thank you for the very kind words, and it's so good to see you back on the boards.

I think everyone has sung such lovely praise that I know not what to add.

I do love the story you tell in such few words. As SM already pointed out, this is exquisite. And paints a picture for me, sings a song, and speaks to me at the same time. The imagery used for contrast is so right, like a puzzle piece clicking into place. It's very rarely do I absolutely love a poem, but I assure you, that this was one.

Thank you so much Bananna_Brother! Very pleased that it struck you in that way.

I love the strength of the first stanza. i could feel the quietness and peace and delicacy that belonged only to that moment. We can always spoil the beautiful things in our lives by being too pragmatic. What a wonderful piece. Apple

Have we coaxed you to the dark side, then? Ooh I hope so, we can always use another able body. This is delicious, Cindy, both the construction and the message. Another tremendous topic tackled succinctly and with great skill. One typo in serpent and one suggestion. The break after was is a bit awkward, may I suggest you break it after witnessed. This is incredibly deep and haunting, I loved it.

Thank you apple, your thoughts here mean a lot to me.

Lisa, I do like to dabble in darkness from time to time. Thanks so much for the spelling correction. Geesh, I'm getting so bad with that. Bad, bad, Cindy! The break was intentional, I'd originally put it at witnessed, then changed it. Maybe a bad move on my part, didn't mean to make it awkward for anyone. Thanks again, sweetie.