Day One

Day one.. Late March I turn the rich, black, earth Letting it fall between my fingers.. Breathe in its richness Planting seeds to feed body and soul.. Allowing my spirit to renew as they grow And enjoy the fresh goodness hard work provides.. Then watch again helplessly as it all dies Returning to rich, black, earth As will I Someday... ©Donna Jones

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/17/2013 2:16:00 PM

I hope this got a high placement because it remains one of my favorite of the Day one poems.

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 7/8/2013 1:39:00 PM

I love this and flowed beautiful. Congratulations on your win. Warm Smiles, Connie

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 6:10:00 PM

God bless Connie...thank you much

Judy Konos

Date: 7/7/2013 8:32:00 AM

Easily an opening to a novel, easily

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 6:09:00 PM

What a kind thing to say Judy...and a thought to ponder.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/7/2013 7:44:00 AM

Enjoyed reading this one again Donna. Congratulations on your win.

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 6:08:00 PM

:-) blessings Richard

Karen Anglesey

Date: 7/6/2013 4:59:00 PM

Donna, great symbolism and stunning verse in the circle of life. congrats on the win in the contest :)

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 6:07:00 PM

Thank you Karen very much

Skat A

Date: 7/6/2013 2:20:00 PM

this is one cool poem, CONGRATS, love Skat

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 6:01:00 PM

Thanks ms Skat!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/5/2013 11:31:00 PM

Donna, thank you for your day one entry and win... congrats!!! :-) From: Linda

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 6:01:00 PM

Thanks for having us Linda and for the great honor .. :-)

Tim Ryerson

Date: 6/30/2013 6:29:00 PM

Now you sure did turn this baby around quite nicely, Donna...Gardening has taught you great wisdom indeed, my friend and I think you have a winner here - Tim

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 5:59:00 PM

Very kind sir...thanks

Len Gasun

Date: 6/29/2013 7:30:00 PM

My dear friend Donna, it's a brilliant idea in here. I love your poem & the surprise ending. I've extremely enjoyed your great write you shared with me this morning. thank you so much & wish you all the best & good luck! Thank you as well for your kind visits on my work and your inspiring comments. More power & blessings to you! Have a grace-filled weekend! love lots, Leonora

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 5:58:00 PM

These are extremely kind and inspiring words Leonora..thank you so much..hope you are doing well and having a great summer

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 6/29/2013 4:47:00 PM

hi Donna I like your take on day one excellent poem Shadow x smiles (gl)

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 5:56:00 PM

Thanks Shadow..

Robert Pettit

Date: 6/29/2013 3:27:00 PM

I planted pepper seeds about six weeks ago, and none of them are coming up out of the ground yet. You have a nice write here.

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 5:55:00 PM

Thanks Robert..hope you are enjoying those peppers soon...mine are about to burn up if we don't get some rain

Abdulhafeez Oyewole

Date: 6/29/2013 2:50:00 PM

This is beautifully penned. Best wishes Donna. AO

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 5:51:00 PM

Thank you very much

Eileen Manassian

Date: 6/29/2013 10:25:00 AM

Oh My sweet MD....this is an amazing poem. How you came full circle....I hope that someday is FAR FAR away, sweetie! Thanks for your visits and love. Have a great and wonderful day! Hugs!

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 5:48:00 PM

Hey beautiful...thanks...

Ilene Bauer

Date: 6/29/2013 7:08:00 AM

great poem! the ending is spot-on!

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 5:29:00 PM

Thanks so much Ilene ..

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/29/2013 6:52:00 AM

Thanks for dropping by..Sara

Joseph May

Date: 6/29/2013 6:51:00 AM

nicely penned Donna....best wishes

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 5:11:00 PM

Thanks my friend

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/28/2013 11:37:00 PM

Philosophical! Captivating and true! Yes, one day we will return there but bear with us, please! Excellent poem! 7! Good luck!

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 5:10:00 PM

Very very inspiring Demetrios...thanks!

Skat A

Date: 6/28/2013 10:41:00 PM

ha ha I'm loving these Day One poems. Good luck in the contest. SKAT

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 5:09:00 PM

Thanks...Skat!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/28/2013 7:48:00 PM

First and last captured in twelve lines. Great job Donna.

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 5:08:00 PM

Appreciate the kindness Richard...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/28/2013 7:29:00 PM

WOW, a stunning poem. I love this kind of poetry. FAVE

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 5:07:00 PM

Very kind again Andrea.you all keep me trying ...:-)

Russell Sivey

Date: 6/28/2013 6:40:00 PM

I wasn't expecting the ending quite that way...you started it off so positive I thought you were going to end full circle! Oh, but that doesn't mean I don't love it because I really do, it is striking as it is my friend! Such a fabulous write this one really is! Great Work!!

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 5:06:00 PM

Wow...thanks Russell....so glad you liked it...:-)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/28/2013 5:11:00 PM

The elements of life..From earth we come and back our body goes but thank God the spirit lives on and on and on and on and on and on and on...Enjoyed reading today..Sara

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 5:02:00 PM

Thank you Sara...