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Rooting For 8 To 5

Underlying roots My heart lays an empty field of snow Desolate tree lines, lifeless in winter’s frigid grip Vacuous stretches, a frozen wasteland of lost dreams Gazing the distance towards a hopeful spring thaw Praying the underlying roots of love have survived 1/4/17 Written for the Rooting for 8 to 5 poetry contest Sponsored by Nette Onclaud

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/10/2017 4:00:00 PM

THis is one of my favorites on the list, Chris. I love it!!

Chris Green
Date: 1/10/2017 4:08:00 PM

Thank you so very much my friend.

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/9/2017 7:45:00 PM

Lovely metaphors, Chris. Congratulations on your fine win. Sandra

Chris Green
Date: 1/10/2017 8:45:00 AM

Thanks so very much Sandra.

John Lawless

Date: 1/9/2017 5:02:00 PM

Nice one Chris....I sit in 10 degree weather "gazing the distance towards..." the shovel, the snow blower....A well written entry, congrats on your placement.

Chris Green
Date: 1/9/2017 5:04:00 PM

Thanks so much John. I appreciate you stopping by today.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/9/2017 1:58:00 PM

chris!.. it's you!.. i would have placed this higher but i didn't know if your phrase " my heart lays AN empty field" was a typo or grammatical intent.. maybe " lays ON " would have been better?.. nonetheless, a great win for you.. congrats and thanks for joining.. huggs!

Chris Green
Date: 1/9/2017 2:22:00 PM

Thank you so very much Nette, I am humbled to have placed at all among all of the talented poets that entered your contest. It was grammatical intent or poetic license. :)

Sarah Parramore

Date: 1/5/2017 10:10:00 AM

Your poems are absolutely beautiful. Thanks so much for your comment. -Sarah

Chris Green
Date: 1/5/2017 10:48:00 AM

Thank you so very much Sarah for your kind words. I appreciate your visit

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/4/2017 9:04:00 PM

I love the last line, Chris!

Chris Green
Date: 1/5/2017 9:56:00 AM

Thanks so very much Kim.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 1/4/2017 4:44:00 PM

Very truthful poem, Chris. Hidden roots are the unseen components of love. If the roots are deep enough, love will survive. Elegant imagery this poem has. Love and joy to you.

Chris Green
Date: 1/4/2017 5:05:00 PM

Thanks so much Freddie. I am happy you found my meaning.

Franco Gonza

Date: 1/4/2017 10:23:00 AM

Impressive!This was dug from a sensitive soul. Thank you for sending feedback. Maybe adding the date here would be a requirement? All the best!

Chris Green
Date: 1/4/2017 10:35:00 AM

Thanks so much Franco and thanks for the heads up on the date. That completely slipped my mind.

Darren White

Date: 1/4/2017 10:17:00 AM

Lovely Chris! All that imagery... I hope that the snow will leave strong roots for you, and good luck in the contest.

Chris Green
Date: 1/4/2017 10:35:00 AM

Thanks so very much Darren, I appreciate you stopping by today.

Akkina Downing

Date: 1/4/2017 9:41:00 AM

Fantastic indeed!!! Good luck Chris, all the best :)

Chris Green
Date: 1/4/2017 10:34:00 AM

Thanks so very much Akkina for once again leaving such nice comments for me.

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/4/2017 9:39:00 AM

Excellent entry Chris! Good luck in the contest. :)

Chris Green
Date: 1/4/2017 10:34:00 AM

Thanks so very much Heidi. Your kind words always make me smile

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 1/4/2017 9:30:00 AM

A fantastic entry..Very deep and many can relate to this at one point in time in their lives.Its easy to show a happy face...Its a great mask to hide the pain..not knowing if roots still can love again.

Chris Green
Date: 1/4/2017 10:34:00 AM

Thanks so very much Charmaine. I am happy you enjoyed this one. I always appreciate your visits to my poetry. It is hard sometimes waiting until the spring to find out what has survived the winter, especially if it involves your heart.

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/4/2017 9:16:00 AM

WoW! Chris, you did an amazing job with contest theme. It was sad yet beautiful at the same time. The imagery was good. I could picture the whole scene in my mind. It looks like a winner to me. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. A without a doubt seven:-) Alexis

Alexis Y.
Date: 1/4/2017 10:50:00 AM

Hi Chris, Thanks for such a awesome reply.However I must say yours is amazing. Maybe I don't stand a chance:-) Alexis

Chris Green
Date: 1/4/2017 10:30:00 AM

Thank you Alexis, I appreciate your encouraging thoughts but after reading yours...I'm not so sure I stand a chance.