POEM STARTER

Human souls are part of a pattern too large to see in each individual. Together, we form something greater than we can imagine.

Write a poem based on this idea. It can be loosely related, but should focus on the theme of individuals vs. togetherness.

A Crowd Of One

A single voice is quiet,

A crowd — cacophony,

And if I start a riot,

I want more there than me.


The individual is weak,

The masses have the power.

If change is what we truly seek,

Together we must flower.


A single tap left running,

Well that’s not a big deal.

Like a single ball of snow,

Slowly rolling down a hill.


A little bit of plastic,

A tiny bit of litter.

Whilst I’m enthusiastic,

I’m not Earth’s babysitter.


After all, I’m just one man,

What I do doesn’t matter.

In my glass house — stone in hand,

Hoping it doesn’t shatter.

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