Juliet Ligon Poet Haibun

Rebirth

Vernally, I'm reminded of resurrection's redemptive power. Seeds are encapsulated throughout winter's freeze, cradled in their protective hull until conditions are ready. Dying to themselves, the endosperm must sacrifice its contents so that the morphing seed will have substance to feed off of. When sufficient warmth is reached, they instinctively know to rise. Ceasing to be a seed, a plant instead emerges. Roots extend deep as green expands toward celestial cyan. Even so we must die to ourselves to emerge as new creatures.

                                  arise anew
                              burst forth buds
                   creation continues its course

3-31-2021
Springtime Haibun Contest Poetry Contest
Sponsor: M. L. Kiser

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Malabika Ray Choudhury April 11, 2021 at 1:38 PM Your halibun - prose section and the haiku contain profound thoughts. I am sure you will create many more brilliant poems like this. Thank you for visiting my page. Glad you liked the video of the artwork. Love and best wishes ~ Mala

Sara Kendrick April 7, 2021 at 6:15 AM I don't know if you were on the winner's list or not but it reads like a winner to me. Way to go. Thanks for the visits to my page. Sara

Timothy Hicks April 6, 2021 at 7:51 PM “Even so we must die to ourselves to emerge as new creatures.” ... what a powerful line, and reminds one of Jesus’ parable about the seed. You’ve tied the botanical details into a story that is applicable to the human condition. Nature is a great teacher ... even more so, to those who take the time to listen. Thanks for your recent visit to my page. Juliet Ligon April 9, 2021 at 9:21 AM I'm glad you made the connection with Jesus' parable because that's exactly where the inspiration came from, though I forgot to site the passage.

Christuraj Alex April 6, 2021 at 12:34 PM Congratulations...

Quoth Theraven March 31, 2021 at 5:23 PM Juliet, Always so much more to learn in life it seems. What better way than through a poem? Such a sacred beginning and end in the telling of nature's rebirth. -Richard Juliet Ligon April 1, 2021 at 7:53 AM Thanks, Richard. I love this time of year!