The straw that broke the camel’s back
A straw quite ordinary
Its weight did not mean very much
Not challenging to carry
But even though this measly straw
Was worthless on its own
It had a value and a strength
That was only timely shown
The straw itself, pretentious not
Had knowledge of its role
Quite useless was it by itself
This it could not control
But when it was allowed to be
A part of bale or heap
Its value all at once appeared
To be no longer cheap
And so one day to its surprise
It really didn’t know
It was the one who did the trick
Before anyone could say ’Ho!’
The Straw
Wendy Nipas
(C) All Rights Reserved. Poem Submitted on 06/29/2020
Poet's note: This poem expresses the unpredictability of when it will finally be enough. When that happens there's no stopping of what will ensue.
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Poem topics: strength, knowledge, cheap, control, Valentine's Day, Print This Poem , Rhyme Scheme
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