One of a Kind
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I am but a link in a chain
No stronger than the next
I am but a star in night sky
No brighter than the rest
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I am but a grain of sand
Alone, I am not the shore
I am but a cloud in the sky
Just one of so many more
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I am but a leaf on the flower
That helps the beauty show
I am but a tree in the forest
Where all the others grow
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I am but a fish in the sea
Strongest within the school
I am but a drop in the bucket
Not why the bucket is full
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I am but a second in infinity
Many before and many behind
Yet, how I live my life should be
As if I am one of a kind
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
a wonderful place to finally arrive, in the ending of your poem, and in life
Thank you, Beth!
What a wonderful use of words and a reminder, in ways, of how we are so much more together than we are apart. I enjoyed reading this!
Thanks sis!
Humanity and nature so beautifully woven.
Thank you, Karla! You are so very kind!
You’re welcome, Brad. And thank you for the lovely comment!
I like your poem. We are all parts of a greater whole. Here is an alternate ending, and a slightly different point of view:
I am but a second in infinity
Many before and many behind
Yet, the One who created me
Made me essential as designed
Thank you, Alan! That is a beautiful stanza. You certainly have a gift for poetry.
and even though we are one of many, like the stars or a grain of sand, we are all unique and offer our own gifts to the world…
Truer words have never been written. Thank you, Jim!
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We are definitely one of a kind. Lovely work indeed my friend!
Thank you, Francisco!
You’re very welcome my friend!
Each of us has something to contribute to the grand play of life.
Could not agree more! Thank you, Pete!
What a wonderful way to express this profundity.
Thank you, Geoff!
Beautiful Brad and you are one of a kind. Absolutely!! Hugs and love ❤️ Joneekins
Thanks, Jonikins! You are one of a kind too! Much love!
Oh thank you Brad. I feel like we are good friends. I have met you through your amazing work. I have learned a lot about you too. That is a very sweet thing to say. Much love to you as well. ❤️🤗🦋🥰🙏