Just One

 

 

One spark ignites a fire.

One candle can lighten a room.

One child can move the hearts of many.

One hug can brighten your mood.

One beacon shining brightly can save a ship at sea.

One voice can start to change the world

So let it begin with me.

Author's Note

image courtesy of purebeeswaxcandles.wordpress.com and profile pic by Noel G. Coward featuring a honey eater out of Australia.

Reviews

[Samuel Dickens]

No better words have ever been spoken. Throughout my life, I've seen this one truth carry the day time after time.

[Dara]

Yes, it is so true! From a spark to a flicker to a flame, it only keeps growing. Thank you Sam :-)

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geez, what a beautiful sentiment....it starts with one...'so let it begin with me' - such promise in these words...beautiful

[Dara]

Thank you so much. Sometimes it seems futile but change has to start somewhere :-)

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ah, yes it does...and within is the best place to start :)

[Chris McKnight]

Inspiring and moving poem. Every word brings a great feeling to the soul. "One voice can start to change the world" < a great message. Keep writing.

[Dara]

Thank you Chris. I so appreciate having you take time to read and review. I saw a video today of one man starting a clean up after the Baltimore rioting and others gingerly started to follow. It shows what one person can do in the midst of chaos.

[Samya Fraser]

love this x

[alf]

Hi Dara. Love that you chose the Australian flower!!! What a beautiful and gentle poem to incite people to improve their behaviour and then tackle the world!!! Loved this. you have a unique voice on this site and I love the pieces you create, alf

[Dara]

Thank you so much Alf. I am really touched by your support and attention. That photo is a classic!

[alf]

Agreed! And so truly fits the writing!!!