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I am a
Drop of water
Falling in a pool
Swirling echoes
Of others past
What will happen
When I reach
The ripples
Circling by
Will I be
Consumed
By their thirst
For one drop more
Will I be swept into
The maelstrom
And drawn away
Into the whole
Or will I be still one drop
Of many
Charting my own course
As we each spiral by
Impact awaits
And so do I
The future
Full of
Mystery
The physics
Of life
© by Miriam Ruff.
Used with the author's permission.
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Photo by Hilario Morales
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Miriam Ruff is a writer and editor. Though she received her degree in Zoology, she quickly moved on to other pursuits; most notably, she spent several years in the film industry, eventually moving up to writing and producing short screenplays. She has also written, produced, and directed several full-cast audio dramas, which have played nationally on public radio. While she tackles all forms of writing, from corporate newsletters to educational material to healthcare and education blogs, Miriam finds that writing short stories, poetry, and novels (mostly science fiction) provide the most satisfying outlets for her imagination, as well as the most direct, and rewarding, connection with the reader. Her work has appeared in the Journal of Humanistic Psychology as well as in assorted newsletters, websites, and anthologies. Miriam lives in the Washington, DC, area and is currently developing a series of novels based on one of her short stories. Learn more about Miriam at www.bumbershootwriting.com.
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Stacy Maddox:
Very nice reflection of how life constantly changes and where we have come from: Swirling echoes, Of others past. Good, easy read with depth! Stacy M.
Posted 10/04/2012 11:06 AM
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Eiken:
Love this poem, we are all just a drop in the world,this poem puts life into perspective. Maire x
Posted 09/27/2012 05:29 AM
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charlotte g.:
Miriam Ruff really captured the essence of Hilario's photo - or Hilario's photo really captured the essence of Miriam Ruff's wonderful poem. What a marvelous combination this is.
Charlotte G.
Posted 09/24/2012 09:28 PM
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Sherry:
I love Ekphrastic poetry! Nice photo and poem!!
And Jayne - I love your little introductions to the poems you give us every day, and that you give us a poem every day. Poetry is bliss.
Posted 09/24/2012 09:26 AM
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KevinArnold:
Powerful lines:
Will I be
Consumed
By their thirst
For one drop more
Posted 09/24/2012 07:30 AM
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