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Silent One's My Heart Is A Secret Garden Contest

My Heart is a Secret Garden

My heart is a secret garden
Where flora and fauna be.
The flowers in bloom, are present loves-
My wife and children; crowns and bouquets.

In other layers growing here
Are trees, mighty and strong.
These are my parents and those before
Whose seeds, formed all that I am.

The evergreens are faithful friends
Who through winter never fade.
Eternally growing, and full evermore
Bring cover and color galore.

The fruits in my garden were sown from laughter
So many types, my garden seeks after.
Bright and luscious, blessed and fulfilling
Through every season, bring sweetness to life.

There are animals, birds even insects too
That all play their part in my garden.
Hidden are roles and purposes here
But needed for balance and rhythm.

My secret to growing a richer garden
Is to guard my heart and fervently love.
Plant seeds of service and faithfully give
Let forgiveness thrive and offenses pass.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Jones Avatar
June 11, 2026 at 9:20 PM
I love what you’ve said here! Somehow I missed congratulating you on your win! Bravo and blessings
Kendrick Avatar
June 11, 2026 at 10:49 AM
I wanted to give you a belated congratulations on your poem being on the winners' list in this contest. Way to go. Somehow, I missed seeing this contest had been judged. Sara K.
Valles Avatar
June 11, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Thank you, Sara. It's a little intimidating entering contests with so many amazing poets! I always feel I'm such a neophyte amongst the masters here. I am so thankful for encouragement from poets like you. I need to keep entering contests to learn and grow, right? :-) Thanks, friend!
Onclaud Avatar
May 23, 2026 at 7:42 AM
what a delightful read reflecting images of family love...congrats on your fine win, tom!
Valles Avatar
May 23, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Nette, thank you. I have enjoyed getting to know your work. You are so gifted!
Legros Kelley Avatar
May 22, 2026 at 12:12 PM
This is very beautiful, congratulations on your placement!
Valles Avatar
May 23, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Bj, thank you so much. I appreciate your comments. They mean a lot coming from you.
One Avatar
May 21, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Tom I really liked the opening of your poem and how you describe what is inside your heart.. May will share the same values as you.. Your poem has a wise ending and i hope you keep planting seeds of service and faithfullness.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Valles Avatar
May 22, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Thank you so much for your kind words and thanks for your work creating the contest. I noticed some great submissions. I truly enjoy the great people of Poetry Soup.
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