Two stones, struck accidentally.
Sparks stirred. So did a thought.
And the fire was idolized forever.
Years later, someone brought it to our
Hearths and kitchens.
Somewhere out there,
A stone cut into the flesh.
Blood flowed, and thoughts raced.
And knives were born.
Someone dared to taste the apple,
The bread and the cinnamon;
To live in caves, the huts and homes;
To carve out the wheel.
It is to such pregnant minds that we owe
our living.
Then be they the stroke of genius,
Or an errant radical thought.
It is what justifies life,
And the joy therein.
Linking with Trifecta : Week Forty-Two
Linking with Velvet Verbosity : 100 words - Cinnamon
I really like this one. especially the idea that actions - even accidental ones - can stir thoughts as much as ideas can shape our actions. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Steven.
DeleteThis poem beautifully narrates the evolution and effects of radical thought. Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lumdog
DeleteThank you Flippa Bird.
ReplyDeleteRuby this is superb! :D
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda.
DeleteAccidental. Purposeful. It happened and what would we do without the ever evolving nature of or world. Musical genius! I loved your poem, Ruby! Very original!
ReplyDeleteThank you Gina for such kind words.
DeleteTrue, minds can be genius or radical. Our ideas can build up the world or tear it down. Great job on your thoughtful poem!
ReplyDeleteThank you Janna.
DeleteI like the thought of the accidental and curious minds that led us where we are over time; interesting place to take the prompt.
ReplyDeleteThank you Annabelle
DeleteI love the "pregnant minds" as much as the radical thought. Nice - the whole thing - not just those two phrases.
ReplyDeleteThank you Stephanie for such encouraging words.
DeletePregnant minds - perfect description. Loved this piece.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kelly.
DeleteSo much new knowledge comes by accident. Very descriptive narrative.
ReplyDeleteThank you Carver.
DeleteLove this: "Someone dared to taste the apple,
ReplyDeleteThe bread and the cinnamon;"
Thank you Velvet Verbosity
DeleteThis is such an interesting concept and one I think about regularly. How did so many people think so far out of the box to discover and invent all of the things we take for granted today? Interesting. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you editors.
DeleteLovely poem. I like the idea that it takes only what can be called simple - a simple thought, a simple act, to change the course of lives. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Auxilio Abalto
DeleteGreat writing!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bo.
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