A Seed of Poetry

Like water that flows in a river
Time will not stop and wait
It comes and then it goes
And now will soon be late
The sun will not rise
And forget to set
Today will not stay here forever

Time was born and passed away
While I was chasing dreams
I never dreamt of
Dreaming of things that were 
Not for me to dream about

I didn’t know at first 
That in my inside
There is a seed germinating
Deep in the roots of my heart 
Where veins and arteries
Carry blood in and out

The eyes of my eyes
Could not see
The ears of my ears
Could not hear
The tongue of my tongue
Could not taste
The nose of my nose 
Could not smell
The mind of my mind 
Was uncounscious
As this seed
Was patiently growing

It was watered by tears
That couldn’t fall off my eyes
When I cried
It was fertilized by my deep thoughts
That denied me time to rest
The pain I felt within
Was manure to it

And now it has grown
It has grown into a tree
it has grown into a green looking tree
A tree that sprouts colorful flowers
And I am hopeful
Hopeful to reap tasty fruits
Of this seed of poetry
Sown in me by God
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Beesley Avatar
August 10, 2010 at 1:47 PM
excellent analogy
Mogotsi Avatar
March 25, 2010 at 11:02 AM
verse 2 is a sad one though i think writing helps, its actually my favorite. and God has sown something powerful.. Tumelo
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
February 12, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Well done, Bojosi. God's gift of poetry is very good for the poets soul...as well as others. Your poetry seed seems to be growing very well. Smiles, Dane Ann (soup mail)
Smith Avatar
February 11, 2010 at 6:58 AM
wow this is a beautiful poem and so true to how i myself feel! i love that last line and especially because my husband and i were haveing a conversation about the link between our creator and our creations,how i think we get the urge to create from gods personality,if that makes any sense. i loved it! =)
Bingham Avatar
February 1, 2010 at 12:39 PM
Each of us, God gives gifts. It's up to us to seek them out and use them to His glory. Very well written, with much truths. God Bless. Ron
Spears Avatar
January 26, 2010 at 5:47 PM
A beautiful description of a poem. Happy Writing.
Owens Avatar
January 26, 2010 at 12:40 PM
That is a wonderful seed...let it keep growing...love your poem...Marty
Haick Avatar
January 25, 2010 at 6:33 PM
Absolutely beautiful, Bojosi!! Goes to my favs. It is a gift from God! Keep sharing this truth from your heart! Peace and love, Audrey
Kendrick Avatar
January 25, 2010 at 5:23 AM
Great way to express this talent that God has given unto you. Keep the creative pen flowing. Thanks for the comments on my work. Sara
Foster Avatar
January 25, 2010 at 1:25 AM
From little acorns great oaks grow. and I'd say you are on your way. great verse....Margaret
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