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I Planted Something New

It’s the breath I need but can’t reach
Arms extended as far as they can reach
But the superhero is late this time and can’t save me
Plan ahead they say so you can make time to smell the flower things
I’ve never been much of a gardener
However, today I’m planting mustard seeds
So, my confidence can age as grand as the canyon 
I can finally picture heaven in the palm of my hands with this Canon 
Camera, bombing any part of hell left in my yesterday that tries to burn my film
Hope used to be a dream then I made my dreams come true
Hope used to slip through my fingers but now I wear it as a cape
Flying over depression, fear, and regret
Debts I no longer wish to add to 
Stop subtracting from you, thinking to myself
Hope is priceless, you don’t have to play tag with money
That’s why the tag looks out of place in a garden 
The highest value holders are free
Plant faith and wake up in a field of dreams
Plant a rose and fall in love
Plant patience and endurance will run past any future 
Harmony outlasts pains earthquake
Honor overcomes poisoned endings 
And it gives me hope that tomorrow isn’t so bad after all
I don’t always feel super, but I will be my own hero
p.s. don’t forget your cape…

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Silent One Date: 1/21/2024 6:21:00 AM This poem is a stirring reflection on the universal struggle for hope and the personal triumphs that come with cultivating one's strength. The metaphorical language, especially the imagery of planting mustard seeds to let confidence age as grand as the canyon, is both creative and profound. It speaks to the transformative power of small efforts leading to substantial growth. Login to Reply Roses Roses Date: 1/21/2024 10:38:00 AM Thank you! One step at a time is what we have to live in not just recite.

Ink Empress Date: 1/21/2024 12:32:00 AM This is such a powerful poem that depicts how one found their own strength etc, despite hope being a lost dream , finally finding hope and sowing seeds despite one not being a gardener before, to find their inner light. What a metaphorical way to deliver it in such a creative manner. I love your wordplay and flow of unique diction! Truly impeccable! Brilliant write this is! Soulfully moving! Pleasure reading your work always! Login to Reply Roses Roses Date: 1/21/2024 1:02:00 AM Wow, thank you so much for your kind words! Always a pleasure hearing from you!