Marcia P. Samuels - A Grain Of Sand
Spoken word poetry, mental wellness, societal issues, faith, conversations, and viewpoints.
We’re all just tiny grains of sand in this enormous universe, crafted by a masterful hand. Each grain plays a role in a larger design, and together, we form a nation, a community. We are the world. Sometimes, it’s easy to feel like just one solitary grain, but through our thoughts, understanding, sharing, love, and perseverance, we discover that our strength lies in coming together. Just like a beach filled with sand, our unity becomes a beautiful masterpiece, shaped not by one, but by many.
Marcia P. Samuels
Marcia P. Samuels - A Grain Of Sand
When The Ashes Settles - How We Turn A Deaf Ear - A spoken Word Poem By Marcia P. Samuels
This poem explores the idea of how individuals or even entire populations can choose to ignore what's happening around them. Ignoring reality is as ancient as humanity itself. When life is falling apart, people often find themselves saying, "I didn't know" when it's too late.
There are countless historical moments that come to mind, like the Holocaust, where many later claimed ignorance about the atrocities occurring.
It's true that some genuinely didn't know. Despite our belief that everyone is aware of the issues at hand, the reality is that many are not. Whether it's because they don't care or the truth feels too heavy to bear, some people simply choose to look away or are too preoccupied to pay attention.
Far too often, individuals are caught off guard by events that have been obvious all along. They tend to wait until the chaos has settled, but by then, the settling of the ashes serves as a grim reminder of the destruction that has already occurred, silencing the cries that once echoed loudly in their ears.