Immortality

The poet dies, but does not die
if he has left a line
black inked upon enduring page
or lingered on the mind.

With no thought than to see it grow,
the gardener plants a tree,
his immortality assured,
by shade for posterity.

A way to prove that we were here,
a child in whom, our truths appear.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Yuhas Avatar
April 26, 2017 at 3:01 PM
Very nice write Joyce, really enjoyed. God Bless
Toluwalope Gideon Avatar
December 24, 2016 at 11:49 AM
This is very remarkable! If reading makes a man, writing makes him even a complete man. A 7 soup rating for this. Congrats on the win.
Horne Avatar
November 27, 2016 at 10:44 AM
love this thoughtful write, dear Joyce. So glad you enjoyed Thanksgiving with the family xx
Capitano Avatar
November 26, 2016 at 8:11 AM
Poets believe their hope for immortality is in their words...and it is. Congrats on a great poem.
Breedt Avatar
November 22, 2016 at 8:30 PM
Hi Joyce. Touchè. These thoughts have been milling in my head too and its brilliantly written. You said it first.
Vaso Avatar
November 12, 2016 at 4:51 PM
Now this poem, really resonates with me, as I am sure it must with all poets! So delightful, not to mention so true! Congrats on the win! Well deserved!
Nayak Avatar
November 8, 2016 at 12:13 PM
Dear Joyce, awesome poem, immortality through our deeds! Congratulations on top win!//love,Anu:)
B. Avatar
November 7, 2016 at 4:07 PM
Such a wonderful poem. I enjoyed this write :)
Haight Avatar
November 5, 2016 at 5:15 PM
So love, Joyce, and so much truth in your gentle poem. Congratulations on your fine placement on this short list of winners. Hugs, Sandra
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November 5, 2016 at 12:11 PM
Very beautiful poem, Joyce. The wisdom and truth is self-evident. It is a fave of mine for sure. I love the last two lines. Very enlightening poem. Love and peace to you, grand lady. RW (Romantic Warrior)
Canerdy Avatar
November 5, 2016 at 10:36 AM
A 7 for your thought-provoking, WINNING poem, Joyce! Janice
Krampe Avatar
November 5, 2016 at 8:03 AM
So true, Joyce. Congrats on your win. Agnes
George   Avatar
November 5, 2016 at 3:41 AM
This is absolutely beautiful, and oh....so true. Many congrats on your fine win, dear Joyce. Lainey
Gupta Avatar
November 4, 2016 at 6:03 AM
So nice ... 'The poet dies, but does not die' - wonderful line ... great ...
Smith Avatar
November 3, 2016 at 6:16 PM
Such truths Joyce...beautiful poetry
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