The little we can do

We think we can do little
yet the little we can do
may be a seed of understanding
that becomes a tree of compassion
whose fruit spreads seeds of love
far and wide.

We think we can do little
yet the little we can do
is a pebble that drops silently
into a pond, but the ripples
undulate out far beyond the
reach of our vision.

We think we can do little
yet the little we can do
is a jewel that recognises around it
a net of jewels whose brightness
shines in each and every one
without end.

We think we can do little
yet the little we can do
is a flickering candle whose flame
lights up other candles until
darkness is banished in a
sea of light.

© 18 Jan15