Jack and the Beanstalk

The tree of faith grows from the ash of knowledge.
This evening I set fire to my college
and plant a bean in ashes. Very soon,
I do believe, I’ll get up on the Moon.
The tree of faith grows from the ash of knowledge.

6/16/2019
Writing Challenge 3, August 2019- Five Lines- Poetry Contest
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Wolf Avatar
May 19, 2019 at 4:58 PM
Phoenix reimagined! Brilliant. A fave. ~ gw
Ravidas Avatar
May 20, 2019 at 6:18 AM
Thanks, Wolf. Who's Phoenix?)
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
May 17, 2019 at 6:14 PM
Thank you Kurt for this enlightening muse, interesting take, Aloha wk
Ravidas Avatar
May 18, 2019 at 3:07 PM
Thank you, William)
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