Roots of Life

In the jungle where animals roam free
 From atop the highest tree
A seed falls to the ground
In the earth,  its'  roots of life are found

The mighty oak was once a seed
An acorn with the instructions it needs
To become what it was meant to be
 From the jungle floor it rises  to become a sturdy tree

The seeds of hope reside  within our being
In winter, there is the hope of spring
When there's drought, there is the  hope of rain
When all seems lost, hope still remains

In this vast universe love is king
It's the reason for sunshine and rain
The reason why we're here is plain
The seeds of love  dwell within  all things
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Liwayway Avatar
February 23, 2013 at 10:41 AM
an excellent write my friend.. I really like your poem. so creative. Congratulations on your win. Good day!! Love, Maria
Merryman Avatar
February 22, 2013 at 8:33 PM
Joseph, congrats on your wonderful win! Love, Kim
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
February 22, 2013 at 1:01 AM
Hi congratulations once more Joseph, another lovely write and well deserving of a winning spot...I am hoping for more time next week for more reading and commenting xx
Dietrich Avatar
February 22, 2013 at 12:53 AM
hi, joseph, I am just looking at your poems, trying to find one I can comment to but not having much luck. I swear I have seen all the poems of many of my friends!! Anyway, it's good to see you posting new things and I always enjoy hearing from you. Have a great Friday. Luv, Andrea
Jones Avatar
February 21, 2013 at 9:30 PM
Congratulations...
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February 21, 2013 at 8:41 PM
JOSEPH, your poem is amazing, love your thoughts on the topic "SEEDS" for this contest... goodnight~ LINDA
Ivy D Avatar
February 21, 2013 at 8:16 PM
congrats' SandyIvy
May Avatar
February 22, 2013 at 1:30 PM
thank you Sandy.....glad I was able to place in your contest
Haick Avatar
February 18, 2013 at 8:55 PM
!! This is simply beautiful, Joseph! I will add this to my List of Favorites!
May Avatar
February 19, 2013 at 7:57 PM
thank you so much Annalise
Richards Avatar
February 18, 2013 at 6:48 PM
The seeds of love dwell within all things........let us water and nuture them all !!! Love this inspiring poem, Joseph!!
La France Avatar
February 16, 2013 at 7:26 AM
Joseph, this is an outstanding poem, I so enjoyed reading it and I wish you the best of luck with it, constance
Dietrich Avatar
February 14, 2013 at 11:38 PM
wonderful poem with deep meaning for the contest, Joseph.
Jones Avatar
February 14, 2013 at 5:24 PM
Nice....introspection
Williams Avatar
February 14, 2013 at 4:37 PM
Joseph very well said, I like....David
Veetil Avatar
February 14, 2013 at 6:52 AM
Great write,,, love the 2nd stanza...
Horsman Avatar
February 14, 2013 at 5:45 AM
one here, is honoured to read this, Joseph,, love the philosophy, and the poem...
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