I saw a speck of dirt on my windshield,
After having just cleaned it with care.
A tiny speck triggered thoughts.
Like a single grain of sand which
Is almost insignificant, so would be
The speck. Our earth is like the speck
In relationship to the universe, which
Goes on forever without end. This is
Something we cannot comprehend.
Like many other things, we accept
The reality without any question.
We think of solar systems, life on
other planets, energy and travel.
Humility is often not the consequence
Of our gazing and contemplation.
Our little speck is called earth and
Recorded history has not indicated
Many peaceful years. The citizens in
The various countries have been
Fighting wars ad infinitum, always
Over land or religion. Any concept
Of living in peace has been abandoned.
To try to be the best planet ever
Never crosses our mind. There are
Those who desire to control and
Will do anything possible to dominate.
They do not realize that they are
Just a speck and will reap as they sow.
They are dust and will be swept away
By the slightest breeze. When will we
Ever learn.
Stanski
July 28, 2023, ^
Steve Haarman 