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Corinne
Member Ascendant

since 1999-10-28

Posts 5167
state of confusion

0 posted 2002-10-04 04:52 PM

Like a Weed

Between sidewalk cracks,
Sweet Alyssum and Milkweed sprout;
here -
where earth reclaims herself,
I find resolve.

Two a.m., hour of never-sleep;
I sneak out, watering can in hand,
sprinkle life into places where,
tomorrow, you’ll come,
armed with spade and poison.

I watch from bay windows
and while you busy yourself,
I tiptoe to yard’s end,
blowing wishes to dandelions.

[This message has been edited by Corinne (10-04-2002 05:49 PM).]

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

1 posted 2002-10-04 05:07 PM

This is precious! Many weeds are so beautiful and even the ones that aren't I feel sorry for them! There in the garden they get pulled out by their roots, are poisoned and reviled, while the pretty flowers are fed and treated with such care---
talk about the inequality of birth! I wonder if there is such a thing as reincarnation in the plant world?!? Hm! I just noticed that the word "carnation" is contained in the word "reincarnation"!---I guess that gives me my answer! Skunk cabbage may come back as a beauteous rose!

I loved how you wrote this poem and your unique perspective.

EA

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

2 posted 2002-10-04 05:11 PM

I like this very much, Corinne. *S* An old professor of mine said a weed was any plant growing where it wasn't wanted... I have definite problems destroying anything I consider beautiful. *S* My brother-in-law long ago gave up on eradicating dandelions... those are "wish flowers" and carefully guarded. *G*

caterina
Member

since 2002-07-25

Posts 188
Canada

3 posted 2002-10-04 05:39 PM

Oh Corinne, I really liked this and I loved the ending. This was well done.

caterina

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

4 posted 2002-10-04 05:59 PM

(smiles) Oh Corinne, this is wonderful, I actually love plenty of weeds, especially dandelions, and there are only a few weeds I don't like, for I love most weeds as they truly spread much creation and I think are commonly mistaken for other unique flowers that he creates for us all! (kiss on cheek) I love this, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Corinne, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

5 posted 2002-10-04 06:32 PM

Corinne

This is just how I feel...wish I had written it. Wrote something similar a while back:

Take the Johnny-jump-up
in the crack of the highway
nodding with the passing car
testing the purity of innocence

Loved your poem!

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