Chris Green Poet Free verse

Covering What Remains

The earth, such beauty above breathes
though below, desolate caverns
carved of this chest once filled with life,
piled gravel, mountains of molehills,
not for climbing, but falling
as this pit craves despair, loneliness
yet I shall stand beyond these depressions,
rising up, holding tight this shovel
borrowed for burying, covering what remains 
of my past… 

Written for the Quote Prompt II - Poetry Contest
Hosted by Laura Loo

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Charlie Smith December 19, 2016 at 11:48 AM Strength rises above our reflections, congratulations Chris... Chris Green December 19, 2016 at 12:04 PM Thanks so very much Charlie. I appreciate your visit today.

Connie Marcum Wong December 19, 2016 at 6:22 AM Wow this is deep Chris! A brilliant metaphor of reflection! Congratulations on your well-deserved first placement! Have a happy holiday my friend! 7 ; ) Chris Green December 19, 2016 at 8:32 AM Thank you so very much Connie, same to you and yours.

John Hamilton December 18, 2016 at 8:25 AM Missed this one, very thought provoking lessons of how to move on in life by burying the past. Congrats on another fine win! Chris Green December 19, 2016 at 8:31 AM Thanks so very much John. I am glad you liked this one.

Kai Michael Neumann December 18, 2016 at 3:12 AM I like the shovel for the depression. Congratulations on your win. Kai Chris Green December 19, 2016 at 8:31 AM Thanks so very much Kai for your nice comments.

Afzal Nusker December 17, 2016 at 11:41 PM You used the shovel, quite well. As a strong support and also for burying the past. A wonderful response to the quote. Congrats on your win, Chris. Chris Green December 19, 2016 at 8:30 AM Thanks so very much Afzal for your kind words

Richard Lamoureux December 17, 2016 at 3:19 PM Sometimes the past is difficult to bury. Congrats on your win. Chris Green December 19, 2016 at 8:30 AM Thanks so much Richard, I appreciate your visit and your kind thoughts

Janis Medders Tobechi December 17, 2016 at 1:55 PM The shovel is definitely not for burying. Congratulations. Chris Green December 19, 2016 at 8:29 AM Thanks so very much Janis

Darren White December 17, 2016 at 1:42 PM "this shovel..//.. borrowed for burying, covering what remains ..//.. of my past… " So beautiful. Fave, as so often... Chris Green December 19, 2016 at 8:29 AM Thanks so much Darren for your always kind thoughts about my poetry

Anu Nayak December 17, 2016 at 12:45 PM Dear Chris, awesome:) Congrats on your win!! One has to move on burying the past and rise above all depressions, lots of wisdom here! love, Anu:) Chris Green December 19, 2016 at 8:28 AM Thank you so very much Anu for your kind words. I am happy you enjoyed this poem.

Beautiful Scars December 17, 2016 at 12:11 PM We should all rise up above the pain and heartache! Beautiful poem Chris...thank you and congrats :)-luloo Chris Green December 19, 2016 at 8:28 AM Thank you Laura, I am so thrilled you enjoyed this one.

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 23, 2016 at 2:36 PM Well of wisdom is this poem, Chris. Very honest and open for a rebirth is a strong theme to embrace. Very spiritual poem. Love it though. Love and blessings to you. Chris Green November 23, 2016 at 3:24 PM Thanks so much my friend. I am thrilled you did. I wasn't too sure about this one at all. Thanks for the encouraging words.

Wilma Neels November 23, 2016 at 12:34 PM This is such a powerful piece Chris. Absolutely love this ;) Chris Green November 23, 2016 at 1:03 PM Thanks so very much Wilma. I am thrilled you enjoyed this one. I appreciate your kind comment

Charmaine Chircop November 23, 2016 at 12:26 PM Bury deep the pain...and rise on it..A very wise thing to do..To use the mind along with our heart is needed at times.Powerful indeed. Chris Green November 23, 2016 at 1:03 PM Thank you so very much Charmaine for always bringing a smile when you visit. I appreciate your kind words.

Paloma P November 23, 2016 at 11:23 AM The best thing to do with past grievances and tribulations, although never easy. Disparaging yet filled with hope in the next breath Chris, good luck with the contest. Chris Green November 23, 2016 at 1:02 PM Thanks so much Paloma for your nice comment and truthful statement.