Equisetum

Every layer amassed vertically on the previous

Quintessentially abdicated from the next’s cornerstone

Upward from yet another illuminated chlorophyll-filled vascular vessel

Inspiring the growth of the next generation

Seemingly taxed at consecutive intervals

Each layer recedes like roman pilasters.

Tolling delicately to not topple the tower 

Umbilical to existence,

Mother of creation is left on top.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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June 19, 2012 at 8:34 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week Matthew. Love, Carol
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June 8, 2012 at 2:23 AM
Welcome to P-Soup Matthew, I have read some of your poems today and you written so well. - Read and comments back - have fun with poetry. - Have a lovely day. - oxox love from Norway and me Anne-Lise
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June 8, 2012 at 5:33 PM
Thank u so much ALA hope yours is a wonderful day!
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