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I seek, I grow, I rise
From deep ancestral roots
Pulsating through the veins of time
Composted in truths

From deep ancestral roots
A fidelity I keep
Composted in truths
To carry on their legacy

A fidelity I keep
Nurtured with a vision
To carry on their legacy
For generations yet to come

Nurtured with a vision
Committed to a lineage of hope
To carry on their legacy
I seek, I grow, I rise.
           ~~~~

For centuries, saplings have grown through adversity, rising to majestic heights.  Our families, like trees, rooted themselves in America, optimistic for the promise of opportunity. They came with hopes and manifested their dreams. Their accomplishments, our gift, a legacy that we too, must nurture and carry on. 

Date: August 1, 2022
(Originally posted on June 14, 2022)
For: Anything Goes Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Mystic Rose Rose

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Timothy Ray

Date: 6/19/2022 8:56:00 AM

the depth is amazing and beautifully delivered line by line...altho i like the wordplay it is the deepest depth that warms my soul...faithfulness, the continued loyalty no matter the tempests appear....in this day and age they crudely say, i have your six...i prefer: i am at your side, hand in hand....bring on the dragons...

Timothy Ray
Date: 6/20/2022 5:39:00 AM

some poems enable us to walk with the poet others enable neuropathways to walk the road not seen...poems that deepen what is beneath....as Michaelangelo said, the sculptor merely removes the patina down to what was already there..Shakespeare accomplishes this many times, double-edged swords, the sub rosa poet

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 6/20/2022 4:55:00 AM

Hi Timothy, thanks for stopping by to visit with more profound comments than my poem....LOL! I appreciate your fervor! :)Paulette

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/18/2022 2:19:00 PM

wow, this is a superb way to address the pantoum challenge, Paulette. It also makes me think of native americans for some reason! I guess for the way you relate it to trees and nature.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 6/19/2022 6:17:00 AM

Thanks for stopping by to visit, Andrea. I can see why you feel it has native american connections~nature and human life are all connected. Happy Sunday! :)Paulette

Joe Dimino

Date: 6/17/2022 7:46:00 AM

For sure; our roots are in Christ, always looking toward morning light. Lovely, positive write. Thank you. A fine read to start my day!

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 6/17/2022 11:18:00 AM

Joe, glad I brought a good start to your day! Thanks for stopping by to visit. :)Paulette

James Marshall Goff

Date: 6/16/2022 5:21:00 AM

Written on my Bday Paulette! (66) Nice! very artfully presented, enjoyed seeing after café! am reading a book about the vast underground communications of related trees, fascinating, I try to practice wwtd (what would they do, my ancestors) daily, keeps one mindful, thanks for sharing!

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 6/17/2022 11:17:00 AM

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! Here is to being 66 with all your charm and wit….. XO P

Deb M

Date: 6/16/2022 5:01:00 AM

Beautiful Paulette…..Debx

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 6/17/2022 11:18:00 AM

Thanks Deb, glad you stopped by to visit. :)Paulette

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/14/2022 11:58:00 PM

I find strength both in your metaphoric message and the still thriving trees that far outlive man Paulette. This a an inspiration. If for a contest, I see it as a winner. Blessings xxoo

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 6/16/2022 4:39:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind and complimentary comment. And, yes, indeed trees thrive beyond human life, but the legacy we leave, hopefully continues to grow. Blessings, Paulette

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/14/2022 6:21:00 PM

Love the metaphor here. Panagiota. Well crafted poem.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 6/16/2022 4:37:00 AM

Glad you liked this, Pangi. :)Paulette

Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/14/2022 12:25:00 PM

Wonderful metaphor for enduring families of deep roots that, like redwood tress, form a circle of life. Beautifully written in elegant simplicity - seeing the forest with the trees and the trees with the forest. Blessings!

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 6/16/2022 4:37:00 AM

Thank you, Sam~yes, “enduring families of deep roots” must flourish with the intent to grow stronger. Thanks for stopping by to visit. :)Paulette

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/14/2022 11:20:00 AM

Dear Paulette, your imagery is potent and comes full circle with its message of perseverance, commitment, appreciation and fulfillment. A compelling piece. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 6/16/2022 4:34:00 AM

Susan, thank you for stopping by with such complimentary comments. Family legacy is like nature, isn’t it? :)Paulette

Kenneth Cheney

Date: 6/14/2022 8:20:00 AM

Very nicely written Paulette. Wonderful theme to address. Excellent message.

Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 6/14/2022 8:40:00 AM

Thank you, Kenneth....I am always inspired by nature and how it relates to life. Hope you are enjoying the day. :)Paulette