Open Poetry #16 |
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Deep Within The Murky Soils |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT ![]() |
Deep Within The Murky Soils Deep within the murky soils of the ancestors before me I stretch, I wonder ... how did I come to be? My being began to tremble my soul began to quake I felt the urge to secure my roots expand my awareness and awake It had been a long, long winter and time has now come to see that my new life, my being my soul, shall grow and take At the first sign of steady warmth I begin my upward flight seeking almost forever it seems the sun, it shall be my guiding light Though clouds begin to cover my path I do not begin to fear the rain I will absorb and in the process aid the clouds to clear By this time sleep will overcome me as closer comes the night day in, day out month after month time passes year to year My happiness will be well sought but not always found The bad times will be plenty more so, it will seem, then anything around But, as long as there is a purpose a reason why I am here I will stand tall, proud to be what I am I will show no fear As a thick mist blankets over me and darkness creeps over the ground I will know my time has come my purpose well ended, I will shed but one tear I would feel sorrow only for the knowledge I have not learned,I would miss the clouds and the rain they brought for the sun I would have yearned And as time creeps closer I will be able to see as my being settles and my soul begins to wander I know where I am, how I came to be This brief look at my life I see the long sleep which I have earned deep within the murky soils of the ancestors before me [This message has been edited by ctowen (edited 11-07-2001).] |
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Lady In White![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Ah, that eternal search for the physical "who" brought us about... well done... |
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RosePetal![]() ![]()
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
Hey there ctowen, I enjoyed your poem, very well expressed with lots of truth behind it. Good Write, Looking forward to reading more from you. RP |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
CTOwen~ This piece is rich and warm with wisdom~ 'I would feel sorrow only for the knowledge I have not learned' Wow ... just a great read~ Thank you for sharing~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Magnus![]() ![]()
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
CT....a masterpiece...written well. |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
YES, this one is a keeper for me. I really like metamorphosis imagery, and searching for roots and the trail of life is such good subject matter. Well done, poet. |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
beautiful!!! strength, endurance, hope...... written with grace and style ![]() |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
I am deeply honored by each and every one of you thank you for your kind comments and sharing your enjoyment for this piece I feel privileged to be amongst you again thank you *smile* |
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catalinamoon![]()
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
This speaks to me, as I have been searching a lot lately, for the reasons, and the meaning of it all.You expresed this beautifully. Sandra |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
Questions I can do, its someone with all the answers I have troubles with. Sometimes I have found that to find the answer it is best to look at the root of the problem and search from there. Its not always the best, or the shortest route, but its usually the "truest". Keep a smile shining bright as the moon on a warm lover's night and your search will soon peak as your heart finds words to speak Thank you Sandra |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
A deep introspective write here CT, I enjoyed it very much. Very well written. Made me think of my ancestors, and how I wish I knew more about them, and how I wish I'd asked more questions of my grandparents. (Mind you, my aunt did the family tree and says we're descended from an Irish king...but hey, she's more dreamy and fanciful than I am, so I don't know if I believe her!!! lol) If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
Fanciful, maybe, but dreamier ... I have my doubts!! I would have to agree with your Aunt, I can sense the hot, royal Irish blood in you. Its a very warm feeling!! Glad you liked, thank you. *s* |
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Greeneyes![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
I would feel sorrow only for the knowledge I have not learned,I would miss the clouds and the rain they brought for the sun I would have yearned And as time creeps closer I will be able to see as my being settles and my soul begins to wander" stunning....the whole poem....but this, wow....wished I had penned that! Greeneyes~ **** I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart. Anne Frank 09*12*01 [This message has been edited by Greeneyes (edited 11-10-2001).] |
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