Garden Inspirations

I learn from you, dear garden, wisdom vivacious,
You are a vast archive, that makes my life gracious;
You give feast to my sensory organs and mind,
Your means of living and letting live, makes me kind...!

I, often, feel sad, seeing your seed planted, dead,
But, soon wonder in awe, when it raises its head;
When I, in manual work, get mix with you well,
You, in silent secret, vitalize my life-cell...!

Your rainbow-tinted bubbly blossoms, bloom my joy,
Your smile-filled serene scenes, I cheerfully enjoy;
Raring you and caring for you make me younger,
Faith and hope brim-fill my pitcher of life, fuller...!

Planting you, I see my future with optimism,
For, innate in you is, unending altruism;
Amidst your fragrant flowers, weeds too grow sporty,
It's, indeed, orchestration of nature's beauty...!

Your coffers of bounty never find emptiness;
No creature goes hungry, having sought your kindness,
Life you live for others, dying you resurrect,
Body and soul for all; with no color and sect...!

Thoughts of liveliness; religion of godliness,
Existential baseness; wisdom flow in fullness;
In the endless canvas of life, virtues you paint,
Whole in ethics and morals; you're a living saint...!


13 March 2022
Garden Inspirations Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: BJ Legros Kelley
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Peck Avatar
December 22, 2022 at 2:51 PM
A beautiful poem, Christuraj! I loved "for innate in you is unending altruism, amidst your fragrant flowers, weeds grow sporty."
Carber Avatar
April 23, 2022 at 7:10 AM
Congrats on your 1st place win, C.A.!
Gaul Avatar
April 21, 2022 at 4:40 PM
This is one of your best crafted pieces with clever language to highlight your faithful passion. Congratulations on your fine placement.
Lillico  Avatar
April 21, 2022 at 12:20 PM
Fragrantly " orchestrated" ! Congrats!
Kauffman Avatar
April 21, 2022 at 10:48 AM
Simply wonderful Chris! Your garden grows with "optimism" and "hope" even when your seeds appear to be lifeless! This is a marvelous poem. Congratulations on your win. Bless my friend!
Pandit Avatar
April 21, 2022 at 7:16 AM
BIG congrats on your first place, Christuraj. Very insightful poem.
George Avatar
April 21, 2022 at 6:08 AM
This is not simply a poem on a Garden. This is a write in which 'wisdom flows in fullness'. This is an amazing poem and a much deserved win. This goes into my FAV. Congratulations dear Chris !
Daniel Avatar
April 21, 2022 at 3:54 AM
Excellent personification of a garden and the values it instils, Christuraj:) congratulations:)
Radice Avatar
April 21, 2022 at 3:42 AM
Hi Christuraj. Your poem is the very definition of inspiring. Congratulations! I thoroughly enjoyed the reading it. Reading this and the other poems in BJ's contest remind me of how beneficial a garden can be. Cheers - Gary
Poet Avatar
April 20, 2022 at 8:17 PM
Congratulations on your top contest win, Alex. You really deserve it with this stunning poem.
Alex Avatar
April 20, 2022 at 10:12 PM
Thank you very much.
Legros Kelley Avatar
April 20, 2022 at 5:21 PM
This is so filled with wisdom Christuraj, I was mesmerized by your poem. Thank you for sharing and congratulations on your first-place win in the contest! <3 ~BJ
Alex Avatar
April 20, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Thank you very much.
Gibson Avatar
March 13, 2022 at 9:43 AM
Garden wisdom - yes, the garden is full of that and such wonderful and beautiful therapy. Healing grace. Thanks for your lovely visit.
Alex Avatar
April 20, 2022 at 7:05 PM
Thank you very much.
Agustin Avatar
March 13, 2022 at 8:06 AM
Thanks for exposing me to your garden... filled with wisdom. Thanks for your uplifting comments. God bless you.
Alex Avatar
March 13, 2022 at 8:59 AM
Thank you very much.
Brown Avatar
March 13, 2022 at 7:31 AM
Christuraj, I enjoyed your poem, the 5th verse was my favorite. Good luck in the contest. Blessings ~ Debra
Alex Avatar
March 13, 2022 at 8:58 AM
Thank you very much.
Sands Avatar
March 13, 2022 at 6:38 AM
Very nice. I love the 3rd stanza too :)
Alex Avatar
March 13, 2022 at 8:57 AM
Thank you very much.
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