Is small
such a tall
order?
I believe it to be.
For everywhere I look about
None truly long to be.
The young,
to be big
older, and wise
The weak
long to be bigger
in the biggest of eyes.
Is small such a tall order?
I think that one might find
the hardest of battles
begins within the mind-
for what the mind concieves
longs to grow beyond self
beyond limitations
seeking glory and wealth.
But what if small
was indeed
the greatest call
of all?
Would we long for the place
that bends, bows, and kneels
instead of that
which is eager
to cheat, lie and steal?
Is small such a tall order,
after all?
Linking with Lisa Jo for the prompt: Small.
photo credit: Will Foster via photopin cc
Enthusiastically, Dawn 
4 responses to “A Tall Order”
Yes, small is a tall order. Not many are apt to step in the background to let another shine. Not many are clambering to get a smaller house to use those funds to be generous. It takes giant souls to be at peace and not strive for bigness.
I’m visiting from FMF. I love the poem.
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Thanks, for your kind words, Cheryl and giant souls indeed! Learning by grace through faith! Have a nice weeekend.
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Oh I love this. Your poetry is beautiful. I believe that the smaller we get, the closer we are to God. Have a beautiful weekend my friend.
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Well sometimes I feel like ALice, BIG and ALice, SMALL! Vacillating, always, but grateful that He is faithful in teaching me THe Way! And yes, also for His patience with me for when I get to big for my britches! You too, Barbie!
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