Sowing a Seed To Make Me Bleed

Much consideration was spent choosing a seed with intent 
For I didn't want a weed,  I had a much higher need
So I planted the seed deep in the Earth with caution not heed
Hoping it was heaven sent, it grew strong proud and slightly bent
But unknowingly to me I was sowing a seed to make me bleed

It wonderously grew with an amazing stock of emerald blue
When a violet flower did appear I let out an ecstatic joyous cheer
But it was to good to be true for a thorn made a breakthrough 
My blood did smear for my touch it seemed to unquestionable fear
I did not try to construe for some things just happen to be askew
I dug up the little dear and gifted to a friend with a saddened tear

* I was literally entering the contest as last poem, but someone beat me to it.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Krutsinger Avatar
March 12, 2020 at 5:54 AM
It is a gorgeous poem whether in a contest or just as a pleasure for us readers.
Macfarlane Avatar
March 12, 2020 at 7:36 AM
Thank you Caren. Hugs
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 7, 2020 at 4:50 PM
So sorry you were unable to enter this Cecilia. I am sure it would have been on the winner's list. Our world would be much less colorful without the beauty of flowers. Lovely! xxoo
Macfarlane Avatar
March 7, 2020 at 6:35 PM
Thank you Connie. Hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
March 7, 2020 at 8:24 AM
LOL, the race is on when you see one entry is left. This one is good.
Macfarlane Avatar
March 7, 2020 at 8:59 AM
Thank you Kim. Hugs
Callus Avatar
March 3, 2020 at 1:07 PM
In life we may aim high, but achieving perfection is probably beyond us, Cecilia! I enjoyed this poem a lot, and the internal rhymes are worthy of note. This would have done well in any contest. Regards & Hugs // paul
Macfarlane Avatar
March 3, 2020 at 5:33 PM
Thank you so much Paul. In my life I aim for peace, but choose firecrackers, lol. Hugs
One Avatar
February 29, 2020 at 12:56 PM
Such a shame it was not entered.. deeply expressed...
Macfarlane Avatar
March 3, 2020 at 5:34 PM
Thank you Silent One. Yes it was a shame. Hugs
Nicole Avatar
February 28, 2020 at 1:39 PM
Your thoughts remind me, that Roses have thorns. When feeling that prick and then watching blood drip.. you know- beauty you shall soon behold. As, from a tiny seed- roses are born. Tender sigh. ~ Brandy
Macfarlane Avatar
March 3, 2020 at 5:36 PM
Yes, sometimes something so beautiful can inflict much pain. Hugs
Godwin Avatar
February 27, 2020 at 4:16 PM
I've had that happen; my heart racing to enter a contest that has room for only one more! Like you, I've lost that moment but won some, too - you will also. There's a lot of beauty in your imagery filled lines and a great depth of emotion that is palatable. Maybe another contest will fit this poem down the road. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Macfarlane Avatar
March 3, 2020 at 5:38 PM
Thank you Caycay. Maybe we can both enter our almost in contest poems. Hugs
Dietrich Avatar
February 26, 2020 at 3:56 PM
oh how sad. I think it happened to me once too. Don't you just hate that??? what inspiration you got from the event,however.
Macfarlane Avatar
March 3, 2020 at 5:41 PM
Yes, but it got me to write and post which is good. Hugs
Proxenos Avatar
February 26, 2020 at 11:04 AM
That has also happened to me Cecilia but your poem is terrific, so just think of it as a win! Blessings, Jennifer.
Macfarlane Avatar
March 3, 2020 at 5:42 PM
Thank you Jennifer. I will think of it that way. Hugs
Lamoureux Avatar
February 26, 2020 at 8:11 AM
I’m sure this would have done well. Even though you couldn’t enter it you have gifted us with a beautiful piece.
Macfarlane Avatar
February 26, 2020 at 8:34 AM
Thank you Richard. You put a smile on my face. Hugs
Messina Avatar
February 26, 2020 at 6:06 AM
This is a beautiful write, Cecilia. I'm certain it would have placed well. That has happened to me a couple of times too. Regardless, very well done! Hugs Charlie
Macfarlane Avatar
February 26, 2020 at 8:35 AM
Thank you Charlie. Hugs
Agustin Avatar
February 25, 2020 at 10:55 PM
Thanks for sharing this, poetically expressed. Thanks likewise for the compliments. God bless you.
Macfarlane Avatar
February 26, 2020 at 8:36 AM
Thank you Beata. Hugs
Adams Avatar
February 25, 2020 at 8:59 PM
sorry you missed the deadline and I am sure this would have been on the winner's list... great write! hugs
Macfarlane Avatar
February 26, 2020 at 8:37 AM
Thank you Sandra. Hugs
Andresen Avatar
February 21, 2020 at 8:18 AM
- Your poem is beautiful ... a seed planted for hope - Best wishes for a lovely weekend, Cecilia :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Macfarlane Avatar
February 26, 2020 at 8:38 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise. Hugs
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