Stoically you lay there intermingled with the sand, <br />Impervious to all that comes your way - <br />The rain and snow don't bother you, annoyances at best <br />Your skin is strong - it toughens every day; <br /> <br />The sun may warm you for awhile, but then it must depart, <br />The rain may come to kiss you now and then - <br />Although you lay surrounded by the other rocks, it seems <br />You keep your distance, no one closes in; <br /> <br />The seasons come, the seasons go, and yet you stand your ground <br />Although your edges show a little wear - <br />You stay within your strong veneer, no need to venture out, <br />If someone wants to touch you, you'll be there; <br /> <br />Although your outer surface may be colorless and dull <br />It offers you protection from the storm, <br />But if you choose to interact for just a little while, <br />You'll find the summer sun is sweet and warm, <br /> <br />The breeze may want to comfort you, and lightly touch your skin, <br />You may enjoy a gentle summer rain - <br />And even though you are a rock, impervious to all, <br />A butterfly may kiss away your pain; <br /> <br />Perhaps a little sad to be a rock here on the beach, <br />You might have been a flower or a bird - <br />Though deep inside you sparkle like a diamond in the sun - <br />Outwardly, you never speak a word. <br /> <br /> <br />2/28/2009<br /><br />Linda Ori<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/ode-to-a-rock/
