Donna Jones Poet Free verse

Day One

Day one..
Late March
I turn the rich, black, earth
Letting it fall between my fingers..
Breathe in its richness

Planting seeds to feed body and soul..
Allowing my spirit to renew as they grow
And enjoy the fresh goodness hard work provides..

Then watch again helplessly as it all dies
Returning to rich, black, earth
As will I
Someday...




©Donna Jones

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Andrea Dietrich July 17, 2013 at 2:16 PM I hope this got a high placement because it remains one of my favorite of the Day one poems.

Connie Gildersleeve July 8, 2013 at 1:39 PM I love this and flowed beautiful. Congratulations on your win. Warm Smiles, Connie Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 6:10 PM God bless Connie...thank you much

Judy Konos July 7, 2013 at 8:32 AM Easily an opening to a novel, easily Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 6:09 PM What a kind thing to say Judy...and a thought to ponder.

Richard Lamoureux July 7, 2013 at 7:44 AM Enjoyed reading this one again Donna. Congratulations on your win. Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 6:08 PM :-) blessings Richard

Karen Anglesey July 6, 2013 at 4:59 PM Donna, great symbolism and stunning verse in the circle of life. congrats on the win in the contest :) Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 6:07 PM Thank you Karen very much

Skat A July 6, 2013 at 2:20 PM this is one cool poem, CONGRATS, love Skat Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 6:01 PM Thanks ms Skat!

Poet Destroyer A July 5, 2013 at 11:31 PM Donna, thank you for your day one entry and win... congrats!!! :-) From: Linda Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 6:01 PM Thanks for having us Linda and for the great honor .. :-)

Tim Ryerson June 30, 2013 at 6:29 PM Now you sure did turn this baby around quite nicely, Donna...Gardening has taught you great wisdom indeed, my friend and I think you have a winner here - Tim Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 5:59 PM Very kind sir...thanks

Len Gasun June 29, 2013 at 7:30 PM My dear friend Donna, it's a brilliant idea in here. I love your poem & the surprise ending. I've extremely enjoyed your great write you shared with me this morning. thank you so much & wish you all the best & good luck! Thank you as well for your kind visits on my work and your inspiring comments. More power & blessings to you! Have a grace-filled weekend! love lots, Leonora Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 5:58 PM These are extremely kind and inspiring words Leonora..thank you so much..hope you are doing well and having a great summer

Shadow Hamilton June 29, 2013 at 4:47 PM hi Donna I like your take on day one excellent poem Shadow x smiles (gl) Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 5:56 PM Thanks Shadow..

Robert Pettit June 29, 2013 at 3:27 PM I planted pepper seeds about six weeks ago, and none of them are coming up out of the ground yet. You have a nice write here. Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 5:55 PM Thanks Robert..hope you are enjoying those peppers soon...mine are about to burn up if we don't get some rain

Abdulhafeez Oyewole June 29, 2013 at 2:50 PM This is beautifully penned. Best wishes Donna. AO Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 5:51 PM Thank you very much

Eileen Manassian June 29, 2013 at 10:25 AM Oh My sweet MD....this is an amazing poem. How you came full circle....I hope that someday is FAR FAR away, sweetie! Thanks for your visits and love. Have a great and wonderful day! Hugs! Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 5:48 PM Hey beautiful...thanks...

Ilene Bauer June 29, 2013 at 7:08 AM great poem! the ending is spot-on! Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 5:29 PM Thanks so much Ilene ..

Sara Kendrick June 29, 2013 at 6:52 AM Thanks for dropping by..Sara

Joseph May June 29, 2013 at 6:51 AM nicely penned Donna....best wishes Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 5:11 PM Thanks my friend

Demetrios Trifiatis June 28, 2013 at 11:37 PM Philosophical! Captivating and true! Yes, one day we will return there but bear with us, please! Excellent poem! 7! Good luck! Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 5:10 PM Very very inspiring Demetrios...thanks!

Skat A June 28, 2013 at 10:41 PM ha ha I'm loving these Day One poems. Good luck in the contest. SKAT Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 5:09 PM Thanks...Skat!

Richard Lamoureux June 28, 2013 at 7:48 PM First and last captured in twelve lines. Great job Donna. Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 5:08 PM Appreciate the kindness Richard...

Andrea Dietrich June 28, 2013 at 7:29 PM WOW, a stunning poem. I love this kind of poetry. FAVE Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 5:07 PM Very kind again Andrea.you all keep me trying ...:-)

Russell Sivey June 28, 2013 at 6:40 PM I wasn't expecting the ending quite that way...you started it off so positive I thought you were going to end full circle! Oh, but that doesn't mean I don't love it because I really do, it is striking as it is my friend! Such a fabulous write this one really is! Great Work!! Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 5:06 PM Wow...thanks Russell....so glad you liked it...:-)

Sara Kendrick June 28, 2013 at 5:11 PM The elements of life..From earth we come and back our body goes but thank God the spirit lives on and on and on and on and on and on and on...Enjoyed reading today..Sara Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 5:02 PM Thank you Sara...