Small Poems

Writers observe. They describe the simplest things so that we can see the simple beauty in them.  Here are some small poems from Valerie Worth.

coins

Coins are pleasant
To the hand:

Neat circles, smooth,
A little heavy.

They feel as if
They are worth something.


marbles

Marbles picked up
Heavy by the handful
And held, weighed,
Hard, glossy,
Then poured clicking,
Water-smooth, back
To their bag, seem
Treasure: round jewels,
Slithering gold.

dandelion

Out of
Green space,
A sun:
Bright for
A day, burning
Away to
A husk, a
Cratered moon:

Burst
In a week
To dust:
Seeding
The infinite
Lawn with
Its starry
Smithereens.

Look around and see what inspires you with simple beauty.