A Grain of Sand

A micropoem

A grain of sand breaches — breaks clammed calm found within

A storm of mollusc defenders surrounds — subdues laminated nacre lustre therein

Privy to a pearl

© Carolyn Hastings 2022

Written, with thanks to Suntonu Bhadra, in response to Paper Poetry’s Week 7 poetry prompt which you’ll find here —

Inviting — Viraji Ogodapola | A Rustic Mind (Manali Desai) | Wry Welwood | Kelly Aluna Martone | Dana Sanford | Lilie Kaizen | Gustave Deresse | Megan Nicole Morgan | Rowen Veratome | Lubna Yusuf — to join the prompt, time and temptation permitting. 🙏 😊

And while you’re here, please take the time to enjoy Raine Lore’s gorgeous artwork and poetry in her response to the prompt —

Thank you all for reading. 🙏 💕

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