Richard Evans Poet Free verse

Alongside Salvation

I am the seed hoping for soil
enriched with tears from the sky
a sun so warm one must pause 
the rays perched upon the eyes

I could grow in solitude
escaping from this pod
then grab hold of the earth
to become one with fertile sod

so long as I can bloom
and launch precious seeds
some across a dormant summer sky
to sprout flower, bush, or tree

in the heavens I might travel
farther than the bald eagle
though I may end as fodder
for crows who squawk and banter
I am the seed hoping for you

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Greg Gaul December 2, 2020 at 4:03 AM Ricky, such a thoughtful sentiment in clever verse with an elegant portion of rhyme. I see a more epic message, more than simply the life of a seed. I hear the story of all living plants and fauna and their neverending connection to humankind. This is the story indigenous people tell of nature. You carry the emmensity of this message in your quiet verse. I heard it. I hope others heard it too. This work deserves more praise. It is one of the top entries most surely. Richard Evans December 2, 2020 at 4:15 AM Thank you my friend. Your time and thoughts are invaluable to me. Happy Holidays........................peace!

Sam Kauffman November 28, 2020 at 10:23 AM Congratulations Ricky on this thoughtful poem filled with image filled lines, personification and wisdom to ponder. All the best. Richard Evans November 28, 2020 at 9:15 PM Thank you Sam.

Julia Ward November 28, 2020 at 3:27 AM Carefully wrought, and doing well in my contest, I see. Congratulations to you, Ricky. Richard Evans November 28, 2020 at 9:14 PM Thanks Julia. Be blessed, be safe and Happy Holidays!

Gayle Rodd September 8, 2018 at 8:39 AM I hope this is one of your favorites, if not it should be! Richard Evans September 9, 2018 at 7:38 AM Gayle I was on the verge of scrapping this poem. It seemed strange to me. I had never written anything like this before but one by one others began to comment on how they liked it so I kept this weird little poem. Thanks for stopping by...………..peace!

Paul Callus October 2, 2017 at 3:41 PM Lovely and cleverly written, Richard. I view this as both a personification and a metaphor. Regards // paul Richard Evans October 2, 2017 at 6:21 PM Paul this poem was the result of a heated argument I had years ago with my ex-wife. Go figure. Thanks for your support...................peace!