Roots

I water my plants
With my watering cup
And the soil becomes wet
As the roots drink it up.

The leaves, once a‘wilt
On their stems stand up straight
And I’m glad that their drink
Didn’t reach them too late.

Just like plants, we have roots
Which, when starved, make us droop
And at times, we’ll perk up
With some chicken-type soup.

But for humans, some kindness
Can have that effect,
Though it isn’t the cure
We should always expect.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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adams Avatar
December 30, 2023 at 7:20 PM
I enjoyed how you tied this concept all together. Thanks for sharing.
Borke Avatar
December 27, 2023 at 11:43 AM
Enjoyed
Wolf Avatar
December 25, 2023 at 7:11 PM
For my roots, I go to midnight confession. How about you? Share a root beer with Father Fosdick or Priestly Paul --- and then let him tell you how many times he cheated on his secret gay lover. Yes, indeed. Sign of the times alright...
Flood Avatar
December 25, 2023 at 5:21 PM
I don’t know how you do it, Ilene. You speak in truths that would take me twenty stanzas to simulate
Rodrigues Avatar
December 25, 2023 at 4:08 PM
You are great at finding the truth. Merry Christmas!
Ebbs Avatar
December 25, 2023 at 12:38 PM
"But for humans, some kindness Can have that effect, Though it isn’t the cure" An act of Kindness goes a long way. it would be a start. Thank You for Sharing :) Ed
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