In The Mix

A poem of refinement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In The Mix

 

Tumble me with

The other rocks

 

Make me

Smooth

 

Take away my

Rough edges

 

Make me into

Something beautiful

 

Something

Enjoyable to hold

 

Craft me into an example

Of a noble character

 

May people leave me

With a sparkle in their eye

 

Author's Note

When I was little, I got a rock tumbler for my birthday. I loved rocks any way. But I developed a fascination for tumbling rocks. I also collect rocks and shells from the beach. I have this one speckled rock that is so smooth and such a cool joy to hold and admire. I was thinking that is what our character is like, once it become refined. After years and years of lessons and mistakes, it developes into something beautiful for all to behold and enjoy. It takes years of tumbling to smooth out all of our rough edges.

Reviews

[Cynthia]

What a great Poem!

[hannajade]

aww love this!! i've added it to my favourites because it so amazing:). Great motto in there!

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

This was so beautiful! Great Poem!

[sarah]

Wow! this is amazing it really symbolizes a person going through rough times but comeing out smooth wonderful work

[Black Cat Fever]

A rough & hard life can smooth out the edges in a person if it doesn't turn them into bitter people. This is really nice.

[Linear]

What a joyful piece, i wanted to tumble rocks when i was young, polish them turn them into something new, never got around to it, I wish i had

[Norma M Sutton]

A interesting take on life and character. However I'm one of those odd ones that looks for the imperfect. To me imperfection IS character lol

[Tina Kline]

This is very clever and well done, a very positive message in it.

[Buddhistboy73]

Mm..this is a well thought out piece for me, and I love the analogy of rocks...smoothing away our rough edges....
Loved the line..."something enjoyable to hold"...great imagery...
and for me "tumbling" has such a great sound to it....!

[Jibey]

A sober truth at the heart of this delightful little poem... and a lovely image