Ripple Effect

This goes out to ICJA 2007


I am a pebble tossed into a body of water

I wonder what is my purpose in life

I listen to my conscience directing me in every which way

I see the struggle between life and death, truth and lies

And I wish it would end

I am but a pebble

I pretend to be a hero

One who can feel others’ pain

Touching every person’s heart and soul, every moment of the day

I worry for all who whisper their troubles in my ears

And inside I cry.

I am but a pebble.

I understand society is complex, leaving many feeling naked and depressed

I can only dream of a better place, where popularity and riches are not one’s face

I do my best to fix what I can, but our world is too corrupt for one little man

I hope not to lose my drive, amidst blank faces side by side

I am but a pebble.

 (Feb. 2005)