Five siblings inherit a blanket. They lie beneath it, together, to stay warm.
          But arms and legs stick out and the siblings squabble and tug. They do
          not realize that they would all fit if they just moved closer together.

This is the Blanket Story. Poets, artists, and musicians have responded to this tale in creative ways. All poems appear here, our ONLINE POETRY SHOWCASE. Visit our main page to find out more about the project.

Duane L. Herrmann

Blanket of the World

There is one blanket,  
one world,  
for us all.  
It is big enough, but small  
with limits. But, if we share  
and are fair,  
there can be plenty  
for all.
If we care and share  
we will be well.
“Ye are the leaves  
of one tree, the flowers  
of one garden;”
the Garden Earth,  
a Paradise Garden.  
Paradise Earth
for you and me.


[Quote from Baha’u’llah.]