Orchards of Opportunity

Orchards of Opportunity 

Alone in the orchard of opportunities
surveying the ripened potential
I pondered the fruitful labor of others
enviously sniffing the succulence of success.

Knowing that their success was only mine
in theory, in dreams, in unlimited potential.
Before me lay the future’s untilled fields
awaiting a touch, a vision, an awakening.

Planting a thought, a theory, an inspiration,
tending it, winnowing the weeds of doubt,
nurturing a simple truth long dormant
in the arable corners of an open mind.


10/24/2016

submitted to – Opportunities – Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Onclaud Avatar
November 4, 2016 at 3:28 PM
you surprise me with your splendid metaphors, john... your word-seeds bore great fruits.. happy congrats on your citation.. huggs
Turner Avatar
October 24, 2016 at 8:11 AM
John, I think you're an excellent poet! I also think this is a perfect example of my reasoning. Well done, my friend!
Lawless Avatar
October 29, 2016 at 6:32 AM
Hey Daniel, alway nice to hear from you. Appreciate the support.
Henderson Avatar
October 24, 2016 at 7:38 AM
A glorious find, does make the finest of wines. Thanks for sharing your mind. Peace and many blessings my friend.
Lawless Avatar
October 29, 2016 at 6:31 AM
Thanks for stopping by Steven
Sands Avatar
October 24, 2016 at 7:37 AM
Wow . This one is great! I enjoyed this. Well written and perfect ending too!
Lawless Avatar
October 29, 2016 at 6:31 AM
thank you Heidi for stopping to read and comment on my work
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