I wanted to plant an astonishing garden
Chose seeds I thought you might like
Over-watered the soil everyday
And built in a place with little sunlight
But it has all been for you
The pale petals and wilted leaves
Beads of sweat and dirty knees
The flowers may be dying
Give me credit for creating
Or the very least for trying
SWD 01/2018
Updated 06/2018
Sometimes I feel like I am pushing out poetry to please an audience, to get constant approval. Many times those pieces sprout and die off quickly like a garden that was planted incorrectly and never properly cared for.
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Nice symbolism.
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This is an amazing piece of art that has a satirical way of expressing one’s ideas.
Beautiful indeed, my poetess friend! 💜
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And what a lovely garden it is ☺
In the end though, it is your garden and as long as you enjoy tending to it, the visitors will enjoy the time they spend here.
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That’s beautiful:) thank you
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You’re very welcome
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…pale petals….all over..nice
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I just love everything about this! Beautifully done!
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Keep planting and nurturing your words, they are beautiful. Every word you write is first for you and then us.
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That is beautiful, Christine. Thank you!
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You come at grace through the back door . . .
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I have many times before, yes. Writing helps me come to those realizations.
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I actually really appreciate your comment because that is exactly what this poem is about. I feel this was kind of a call to my readers for help to figure out why I felt I was going astray.
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Sometimes by providence when we feel like we’re lost in the woods we’re actually being led to new places by the grace of the Spirit. May it be so for you, my friend . . .
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Amen! I love this. Thank you for the beautiful garden you plant with your words.
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Nice work! Thanks for giving me a follow. I’ll do the same for you 🙂
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I so resonate with your words. True that!
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