Rare

Life is like a plant
with shades of many colors
all unique within their roots
longing for space to breathe
compassion to blossom 
determination to exist 
and love to flourish
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009


Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 2/28/2009 4:07:00 PM
"Hello Again Gifted and Precious Tyesha!!!"-Another perfectly flowing and wonderful write here dear lady!! Showing once again, "The Treasure" of Your blessed pen!! Filled with this reflection I do believe, once again, of whom You truly are~for one can see soo much, within a writers words!!? And Your words, seem to be so, "Beautiful!!!"~"Excellent Tyesha!!!"~Again, "Much Love and Many Blessings, To 'You and Your Loves,' Always, John!!!"~Bye Dear Lady!!!:))
Login to Reply
Date: 2/6/2009 9:30:00 AM
Tyesha, this is a sweet poem, I love the metaphor. It reminded me of one of my favorite songs, I dont know who its by but I think its called The Rose. Listen to it soimetime, maybe it will inspire you, idk, but keep it up. ~Jese
Login to Reply
Date: 2/5/2009 4:28:00 PM
Awesome perspective on Life, Tyesha ... now if we could just get rid of all the pesticides ... smile ...
Login to Reply
Date: 1/31/2009 5:26:00 AM
Great analogy..you just never know what life will bring.Maybe a rose and it may be a thorn..Great write. Continue to share.
Login to Reply
Date: 1/31/2009 4:16:00 AM
This poem blooms with expression and great anticipation. We must keep growing and knowing through poetry. Let God be your inspiration. just look up at the stars, at night.
Login to Reply
Date: 1/30/2009 9:08:00 PM
A marvelous simile! Superb language and imagery... Best wishes, Keith
Login to Reply
Date: 1/30/2009 2:27:00 PM
Great analogy. You penned the proper words. Thanks for all of the comments! ~Jen~
Login to Reply
Date: 1/29/2009 4:46:00 AM
Beautiful analogy here. Wonderful to read. Love, Shar
Login to Reply
Date: 1/28/2009 8:37:00 PM
This is a lovely view of life. I love the line "all unique within their roots". Beautifully said! Love, Robin
Login to Reply
Date: 1/28/2009 4:03:00 PM
Life is definetly filled with numerous shades to behold. This write is filled with life and spirit. Good work.
Login to Reply
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter