Birth

The tiniest seeds stretch to touch the morning light; nutrient craving fetuses’ in Gaia’s womb, must be nurtured very well.
For Contest: One Nature Tanka – Inspired By My Short Poem
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Melugin Avatar
February 15, 2017 at 8:51 AM
Dear M.L., You have a style that I love to read. The universe breathes Birth! My best to you Ms. Poetess, chuck
Kiser Avatar
July 9, 2017 at 6:37 PM
Thank you Chuck.
Muideen Avatar
September 15, 2016 at 5:25 AM
Thanks for sharing this gem. Much love.........A.M.
Kiser Avatar
July 9, 2017 at 6:37 PM
You are welcome and thank you for reading and commenting.
Deschler Avatar
August 27, 2016 at 8:27 PM
Yes it does take a lot of care and nurturing for seeds to grow. But all of the effort is so worth it... I really enjoyed this beautiful poem, M.L. Nice work!
Kiser Avatar
July 9, 2017 at 6:40 PM
I'm glad Kelly and thank you.
Onclaud Avatar
August 7, 2016 at 1:34 PM
moving read, M L.. congrats on your fine win!..huggs
Kiser Avatar
July 9, 2017 at 6:40 PM
Thanks so much.
Ink-U-Script Avatar
August 6, 2016 at 8:23 PM
This was a very creative Tanka...beautifully written!!
Y. Avatar
August 4, 2016 at 11:03 PM
Hi M.L., I enjoyed reading this creative write tonight. Congratulations on your winning write: -) Alexis
Arnone Avatar
August 4, 2016 at 7:28 PM
If Gaia is Mother Earth, then Gaia's mother is the universe (or multiverse, etc.). Nice, thoughtful tanka. Congrats! :-)
Dietrich Avatar
August 4, 2016 at 5:35 PM
Very creative entry for the contest. Congrats . I enjoyed this one.
Trifiatis Avatar
August 1, 2016 at 1:55 AM
Superbly written filled with beauty and meaning! A seven dear, M.L.Kiser
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