Open Poetry #11 |
Growing Deeply (Repost from CA-no replies) |
warmhrt Senior Member
since 1999-12-18
Posts 1563 |
When roots grow firmly, planted into earth, You need not dread how fierce the winds may blow, If broken, there will always be rebirth, New tendrils reaching skyward soon will grow, From aspirations dashed, revived they spring, And flourish 'neath a covering celeste, Protected by a hardy outstretching, Of taproots seeking nourishment afresh. The tempest's howl may sweep across the land, Upturning shallow growth that swiftly fades, You need not fear, for you will staunchly stand In whirlwind's tearing forces: you'll pervade. You must, with some resolve, tenacity, Have laid the groundwork, growing it deeply. Kris All good poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings...~William Wordsworth |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
You need not fear, for you will staunchly stand In whirlwind's tearing forces: you'll pervade. A wonderful message of hope. Just hang in there! |
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warmhrt Senior Member
since 1999-12-18
Posts 1563 |
Thank you, Sharon. I'm doing well...out of the wind, well into shelter's protection. I appreciate you reading, and posting a reply. Thanks again, Kris All good poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings...~William Wordsworth |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Kris ... this is just lovely! What a beautiful flow, and such wonderful imagery. Powerful and inspirational ... I really enjoyed this! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Powerful piece here Warmhrt. Love the imagery and the metaphoric message. Very much enjoyed < !signature--> ~Sheri "The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those who got there first" [This message has been edited by Irie (edited 12-08-2000).] |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Wonderful sonnet, Kris. Very hopeful...and true! |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Very well done, dear! It reminded me of something I've been wanting to write about for a long time, yet I hadn't considered a poem, initially. Maybe that is the way I could get it going. It will be about a cactus and it will be a metaphor as well. Yes, a tap root does aid in stability. Good one! |
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warmhrt Senior Member
since 1999-12-18
Posts 1563 |
Kit, Irie, Liz and VAS, I sincerely appreciate your kind comments. Thank you so much for reading. Keis All good poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings...~William Wordsworth |
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Denise
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This is lovely, Kris! Very nice! Denise |
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