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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

Copyright © Donna Jones | Year Posted 2013

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/17/2013 2:16:00 PM I hope this got a high placement because it remains one of my favorite of the Day one poems. Login to Reply

Connie Gildersleeve Date: 7/8/2013 1:39:00 PM I love this and flowed beautiful. Congratulations on your win. Warm Smiles, Connie Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 7/8/2013 6:10:00 PM God bless Connie...thank you much

Judy Konos Date: 7/7/2013 8:32:00 AM Easily an opening to a novel, easily Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 7/8/2013 6:09:00 PM What a kind thing to say Judy...and a thought to ponder.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/7/2013 7:44:00 AM Enjoyed reading this one again Donna. Congratulations on your win. Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 7/8/2013 6:08:00 PM :-) blessings Richard

Karen Anglesey Date: 7/6/2013 4:59:00 PM Donna, great symbolism and stunning verse in the circle of life. congrats on the win in the contest :) Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 7/8/2013 6:07:00 PM Thank you Karen very much

Skat A Date: 7/6/2013 2:20:00 PM this is one cool poem, CONGRATS, love Skat Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 7/8/2013 6:01:00 PM Thanks ms Skat!

Poet Destroyer A Date: 7/5/2013 11:31:00 PM Donna, thank you for your day one entry and win... congrats!!! :-) From: Linda Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 7/8/2013 6:01:00 PM Thanks for having us Linda and for the great honor .. :-)

Tim Ryerson Date: 6/30/2013 6:29:00 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 Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 7/8/2013 5:59:00 PM Very kind sir...thanks

Len Gasun Date: 6/29/2013 7:30:00 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 Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 7/8/2013 5:58:00 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 Date: 6/29/2013 4:47:00 PM hi Donna I like your take on day one excellent poem Shadow x smiles (gl) Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 7/8/2013 5:56:00 PM Thanks Shadow..

Robert Pettit Date: 6/29/2013 3:27:00 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. Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 7/8/2013 5:55:00 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 Date: 6/29/2013 2:50:00 PM This is beautifully penned. Best wishes Donna. AO Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 7/8/2013 5:51:00 PM Thank you very much

Eileen Manassian Date: 6/29/2013 10:25:00 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! Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 7/8/2013 5:48:00 PM Hey beautiful...thanks...

Ilene Bauer Date: 6/29/2013 7:08:00 AM great poem! the ending is spot-on! Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 7/8/2013 5:29:00 PM Thanks so much Ilene ..

Sara Kendrick Date: 6/29/2013 6:52:00 AM Thanks for dropping by..Sara Login to Reply

Joseph May Date: 6/29/2013 6:51:00 AM nicely penned Donna....best wishes Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 7/8/2013 5:11:00 PM Thanks my friend

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 6/28/2013 11:37:00 PM Philosophical! Captivating and true! Yes, one day we will return there but bear with us, please! Excellent poem! 7! Good luck! Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 7/8/2013 5:10:00 PM Very very inspiring Demetrios...thanks!

Skat A Date: 6/28/2013 10:41:00 PM ha ha I'm loving these Day One poems. Good luck in the contest. SKAT Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 7/8/2013 5:09:00 PM Thanks...Skat!

Richard Lamoureux Date: 6/28/2013 7:48:00 PM First and last captured in twelve lines. Great job Donna. Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 7/8/2013 5:08:00 PM Appreciate the kindness Richard...

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/28/2013 7:29:00 PM WOW, a stunning poem. I love this kind of poetry. FAVE Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 7/8/2013 5:07:00 PM Very kind again Andrea.you all keep me trying ...:-)

Russell Sivey Date: 6/28/2013 6:40:00 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!! Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 7/8/2013 5:06:00 PM Wow...thanks Russell....so glad you liked it...:-)

Sara Kendrick Date: 6/28/2013 5:11:00 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 Login to Reply Donna Jones Date: 7/8/2013 5:02:00 PM Thank you Sara...