Even the smallest and humblest grows.
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Upon a stone where rain did soak,
Ezra clung—-his creed silent
No bloom, no praise, no boast—-
With moss and grit, compliant.
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She watched crowned flowers get picked first
Their petals bright, their moments fine
They laughed at moss, its lime-green quirks
But their colours faded, over time.
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Now children climb on weathered stone
One leans close to lime green moss
Ezra speaks, a truth grown old,
“Grow slow, my child, no loss.”
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This poem is entirely original. AI tags are coincidental.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.



Comments (8)
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Wow, so poignant and philosophical, Michelle. No loss indeed in taking your time to grow.
I loved your poem. It was like the moss had a life of its own. Is Ezra the name of the moss? I was confused
very interesting poem
I loved this, Michelle, Soft, like moss. Is the name Ezra significant?
I really like that last line 😁
This is such a gentle and wise piece—Ezra deserves his own mossy shrine.✨
Slow progress is still progress. Loved your poem!