Rice Transplanting

Rice seedlings in hand, I transplant rice in the paddy field,
And as I lower my head I see the sky that water does yield.
For a good harvest, the roots must be kept pure and clean,
Moving forward is what stepping back does really mean.
(tran.)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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De Beaulieu Avatar
October 18, 2019 at 1:52 PM
Hello Charlie Way, It sounds like a very hard job for a person to do. i always enjoy rice. Have a nice day my friend.
Way Avatar
October 20, 2019 at 4:34 AM
Hi, Darlene, Thank you for reading the poem and comments. Charlie
Horsman Avatar
October 17, 2019 at 1:40 AM
Love the message here, great poetry.
Way Avatar
October 20, 2019 at 4:35 AM
Dear Harry, Very delighted to have your comments. Thanks. Charlie
Sands Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 11:48 AM
This is great Charlie. Well done :)
Way Avatar
October 20, 2019 at 4:51 AM
Hello Heidi, Thank you so much for your comments. Have a nice day. Charlie
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