Every Seed Grows

In this field of plantation; 
Where I walk and plant various 
parts of myself around this 
world; 
I sometimes look back and notice 
the trail; 
I recognize the lettuce of charity
I’ve grown constantly through the 
years, 
the tomatoes of kindness which 
resonates red to the world, 
For as the blood flows within my 
temple, 
Kindness will always be found 
here; 
Also my celery of respect remains 
long, 
And continues growing as much as I 
do; 
And yet for all these positive elements 
I’ve learned to express to my 
environment; 
Occasionally I plant a bad seed which 
poison’s the essence of my entire
being; 
And for that, I apologize. 

Although a perfectionist in small doses I 
am not perfect, 
And as a result my garden of Eden
contains more infamous fruit then I 
would want, 
Stemming from lack of growth in my 
maturity plant; 
While a few of any negative offspring 
have cultivated, 
None have been more consistent in growth 
than my deception seed.

Unfortunately as I’ve grown into 
adulthood, 
So has my subconscious lying, 
Sadly after a while you don’t even 
realize that it still sleeps in your 
field, 
And as a human constantly harvesting 
you learn to accept it; 
However evolution never grows 
old, 
And even a perfect saint contains a 
lifetime of imperfect downfalls, 
So while I’m familiar with deception, 
It is those virtuous seeds that grow 
within me, 
That are parallel with my height 
and with that, I’m content.  

God never asked for our field to be 
perfect, 
But to show progression, 
So that it could display many of lives 
lessons, 
And as my life continues adding up, 
I can promise the world that my 
dark seeds subtract simultaneously; 
But yet I understand we’re all human, 
And we must reap what we 
sow, 
Therefore I’m hoping that my seeds of 
empowerment in the form of black eyed 
peas, fall into my neighbors field, 
Thereby enriching their lives for yet another 
season.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Horn Avatar
August 27, 2015 at 5:49 PM
What about black eyed Susan's? But only some of them knows where every seed grows. Jim Horn
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July 13, 2015 at 3:10 PM
What a captivating read I had! This is a wonderful piece Jiril. Do not let the ink cease dripping.
Clemons Avatar
July 13, 2015 at 5:34 PM
Thanks Nontando!
Nnoli Avatar
January 16, 2015 at 11:49 AM
i love how you pure out ur soul here, you penned this write so well, may your seeds of both negative and positive keep you on progression till enernity, for u got talent richard
Gifford Avatar
October 21, 2014 at 9:49 AM
A perceptive and honest poem Most of us can relate to. Your garden images reflecting your personal life is unique. And we do reap what we sow. However, with God's help we can pull up the weeds, by their roots, that we don't want growing in our garden. Thanks for reading my two lugworms at the beach poem. Blessings, Darlene
Clemons Avatar
October 21, 2014 at 11:12 AM
Thank you Darlene. Appreciate the love.
Karim Avatar
May 18, 2014 at 10:43 PM
This poem is really amazing... You commented on my poem The Wind. Thanks Jiril! You're so nice.
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May 19, 2014 at 9:43 AM
Thanks Ayesha. Appreciate the love
Nance Avatar
April 30, 2014 at 9:13 PM
Great comparrisons, I respect that, and the like God never asked .... that stanza shows that you know what you are doing. keep trying and growing good things. :)
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April 30, 2014 at 10:29 PM
Thanks Casarah. Appreciate the love.
Candy Avatar
December 7, 2013 at 2:00 PM
I like this piece of yours.. this is unique..I like the style of story telling within this poem.. :))
Clemons Avatar
December 7, 2013 at 3:12 PM
Thank you Shirley. Appreciate the love.
Jackson Avatar
November 18, 2013 at 2:11 AM
I like your comparison of planting vegetables and aspects of your personality. It resonates wisdom. Best wishes Linda x
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November 18, 2013 at 8:58 AM
Thanks Linda.
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November 12, 2013 at 9:29 PM
Loved how you incorporated food and pieces of yourself to allow us to envision the beauty that was taking place within your "SOLE" Darla
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November 12, 2013 at 9:55 PM
Thank you Darla. Appreciate the love.
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October 4, 2013 at 5:20 PM
Jiril,wow I love your writing,it is refreshing and great,Keep writing I will stop by again,Ivy
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October 4, 2013 at 6:12 PM
Thanks Ivy. I appreciate the love.
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September 28, 2013 at 8:20 PM
What a beautiful poem Jiril Clemons !
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September 28, 2013 at 9:10 PM
Thank you Fatima. Appreciate the love.
Davis Avatar
September 21, 2013 at 7:37 PM
These are some powerful and meaningful words. Gets to the heart of what is going on in the world and how we need to change. great job
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September 21, 2013 at 8:02 PM
Thanks Robin. Appreciate the love.
Hill Avatar
September 15, 2013 at 8:10 PM
May you continue to grow as a person.....and disperse the lettuce of charity as you travel.....great metaphors here.
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September 15, 2013 at 8:31 PM
Thank you Wayne. Appreciate the love.
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September 4, 2013 at 9:30 AM
Wondrous
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September 4, 2013 at 9:44 AM
Thanks Alozor. Appreciate the luv, bruh.
Love Avatar
September 2, 2013 at 10:55 PM
Wow
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September 2, 2013 at 11:03 PM
Thanks Christy. Appreciate the love.
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May 22, 2013 at 11:50 AM
- You're right: All is not perfect here on earth. - If ... all planted seeds of love and kindness ... it was perhaps a better place to live for all .... Yes, I like your poem, Jiril. - Thank you for visiting my poems. - Enjoyable with visit, welcome back ... - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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