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Alignment Guide

As I’m bowed, in cares distraught
Lightness unbends, thru an arbor caught

In the rigid coils of tight binds
Gladness interlaces with vines that unwind

Netted in a shadow of grasping night
Moonlit petals glow their reflective sight

Entrenched in weight of concrete inveighs
Nectarine wings point the scented airy way…

This entry is just the beginning of sanctuary
Gardens small grow and call the wisdom of trees…

Utopian dreams realign where nature breathes
Inviting serenity in wraps of soothing wreathes

Deep as the roots and high as a sun-ride
Elevation is granted where greenery’s the guide.

(8/18/2020: '87 Skipjack 28; Fresno. Sanctuary contest)

Copyright © Susan Woodrow | Year Posted 2020

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Brian Sambourne Date: 7/26/2021 7:46:00 PM Hello Susan, Another thought provoking write that seizes original rhyme by the throat. Consistently, you prod the reader to think carefully on each challenging line. As you write, there is indeed a spiritual quality to greenery. Best wishes, Brian Login to Reply Susan Woodrow Date: 7/27/2021 9:30:00 PM Hi Brian, thank you...I need to garden to feel alright so now I am living in an apartment, my interior and balcony is slowly filling up with plants! :)

Silent One Date: 8/22/2020 6:04:00 AM Some lovely lines here and glad you have method to achiever your alignment ;). Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Login to Reply Susan Woodrow Date: 8/22/2020 9:17:00 AM haha yeah it's funny how a winding way gets thoughts straightened out .. thanks for the inspiring contest :)

Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/19/2020 10:47:00 AM Nice one! Login to Reply Susan Woodrow Date: 8/19/2020 4:10:00 PM thank you :)