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Written on July 13, 2023

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Grow Where You'Re Planted

They planted me – threw dirt over my heart and soul Planted, though, I learned to hear hope and joy, Listen to the beautiful – fed by the incredible, inspired Like a flower nurtured by the sun and rain, I grew And grew until there was nothing left of the me they planted In the dirt – instead, I became a flower basking in the Son
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Kauffman Avatar
August 12, 2023 at 9:12 AM
A beautiful flower indeed, Gina, overcoming every challenge as you shine in the grace of the Son sweet friend. Congratulations on your win! Hugs and blessings.
Alex Avatar
August 12, 2023 at 2:42 AM
You are an expert in all the forms. Your Bite-Size poems too are great. This is one of them. Congratulations!
Baker Avatar
July 14, 2023 at 5:21 PM
Interestin train of thoughts, Gina. I agree, we should learn to grow wherever we're planted. :-) A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Daniel Avatar
July 13, 2023 at 9:38 PM
Amazing verse, Gina:)
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