Notes About The Poem

From a single seed, a forest grows. 

Seeds

A blowing wind ~ in November's chill
Through leafless trees ~ atop a hill 
Falling seeds ~ adrift in air 
Blowing Wildly ~ far and near

Under leaves ~ and under stone 
Lost in cover ~ left alone 
A lucky seed ~ If rain begins 
Where it falls ~ from blowing winds
 
The raindrop falls ~ it's what it takes 
Melted down ~ by chance it flakes 
Roots in mud ~ it came to be 
A springtime blossom ~ a newborn tree
 
Of years in growth ~ it now stands tall 
Dropping seeds ~ in time of fall 
Blown in wild ~ hidden in weeds 
A forest grows ~ from wind blown seeds 


The Raindrop Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Craig Cornish
11/20/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Marcum Wong Avatar
December 2, 2018 at 1:45 AM
Beautifully expressed Charles! Congratulations on your wonderful win! : )
Laurie Avatar
November 28, 2018 at 5:54 PM
G'day Charles … the circle of life. It's amazing how such a tiny organism can expand to a giant redwood or mountain ash. Nicely described Charles - Lindsay
Cornish Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 11:59 AM
Loved your take on this and your creative presentation - a well deserved placement Charles
Messina Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 11:33 PM
Thank you, Craig. I am truly humbled for the placement in your contest. Blessings to you...Best regards, Charlie
Leiser Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 12:14 AM
Nicely penned, Charles. Congrats on your win!
Gauthier Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 7:43 PM
Back with congrats on your most deserved win, Charles.
Roper Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 6:54 PM
Nicely done, Charles, congratulations on your placement in the contest I enjoyed reading..
Moorman Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 6:49 PM
Yeah, Charlie --- you nailed it, my friend and came out as a deserving winner. Congrats!
Ibeh Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 5:50 PM
Awesome, well-crafted poem, Charles!:-) Congratulations on your win!
Wolf Avatar
November 21, 2018 at 6:43 PM
Lovely rhythm and lyrical lilt to this tribute to the force and magnificence of nature, my friend. Nicely done! Season's best! ~ Gershon
Warrior Avatar
November 21, 2018 at 4:39 PM
Lovely said my friend...ready for a win, Charlie...love & light...^WW^
Krutsinger Avatar
November 21, 2018 at 7:08 AM
This is so beautifully done, Charles. I love trees, and seeds, and leaves, and rain, and wind, so this is terrific. Good luck in the contest, my friend.
Gauthier Avatar
November 21, 2018 at 7:02 AM
Awesome poem, Charles. Beautiful.
Devonshire Avatar
November 21, 2018 at 5:01 AM
Every word of your exquisite poem is true, Charles. The reader senses the mounting suspense as the seed is carried and then is fortunate enough to find the rain that allows it to grow and thrive. From a single seed -- a forest! Beautiful, Charles. A fave for me. Hugs, Carolyn
Cunningham Avatar
November 21, 2018 at 2:01 AM
Lovely verse Charlie, one seed creates a forest, how very true. Tom.
Andresen Avatar
November 21, 2018 at 1:35 AM
- The natural forces in free play, Charlie - Well done :) - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Sharp Avatar
November 20, 2018 at 10:49 PM
Great stuff, Charles, a really good write. Words perfectly weighted and paced; poetic and uplifting, a charming message through the cold. Terrific, fave.
Messina Avatar
November 20, 2018 at 11:15 PM
I bare witness to the bitter cold these cold days, my friend. Thank you, Lawrence...stay warm and be safe...Always a pleasure to hear from you...Blessings and good health to you. Sending some love your way :)
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