Tending To Our Garden

A Rose that’s planted in the rocky earth
that, from the summer sun, is parched and dry,
will seldom bloom to its full beauty’s worth
and soon will sadly whither up and die.

A Rose that’s planted ‘mongst the common weeds
and left untended, sad and on her own,
neglected in a garden full of needs,
will never have her gentle beauty known.

To realize the beauty of the Rose,
a garden must be tended with great care,
and too in life, this thought I now propose,
that like the plot, our lives we must prepare.

For Rose to thrive, our garden we must hoe;
in life, the same is true for Love to grow.


February 14, 2022
Poem of the Week - February 20, 2022
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John Avatar
March 22, 2022 at 3:13 AM
I enjoy sonnets. Do one or two myself, but not enough. Thanks, John G.
Gondolf Avatar
March 22, 2022 at 4:38 AM
Thanks, Andrew, I've always enjoyed writing sonnets. I'm glad you enjoyed this one. Tank care, John
M  Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 2:29 AM
How very beautiful John just like the rose. Debx
Gondolf Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 3:51 AM
Thank you so much, Deb, I appreciate it. John
Lawless Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 5:54 AM
Masterful use of the metaphoric. Although I have seen some tenacious "roses" bloom and grow in some wildly unmanicured places.
Gondolf Avatar
February 27, 2022 at 6:04 AM
Thanks, John, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 24, 2022 at 12:58 AM
This is brilliant John. I love the metaphor in its veracity in knowing without tending, our garden will slowly die as will our love without care. This is so beautiful. Congratulations on having it honored for POTW! I am saving it to my Faves! Blessings xxoo
Gondolf Avatar
February 24, 2022 at 5:14 AM
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment, Connie I'm glad you enjoyed my sonnet. And thank you for saving it to your favorites. Hugs, John
Y. Avatar
February 21, 2022 at 12:10 PM
Wow! John, These are wise words indeed. Your quote worked very well with your well-written sonnet. Congratulations on getting the poem of the week. It was well deserved. Have a nice day-Alexis
Gondolf Avatar
February 21, 2022 at 2:01 PM
Thank you so much, Alexis, I appreciate it. John
Watt Avatar
February 20, 2022 at 11:41 PM
John, a wonderfully crafted sonnet and beautiful metaphor for tending to love. Excellent choice for POTW, my deepest congratulations on this worthy honor.
Gondolf Avatar
February 21, 2022 at 2:35 AM
Thanks, John, I appreciate the kind comments. John
Seeker Avatar
February 20, 2022 at 11:18 PM
Wise words, John and so artistically weaved to forge this masterpiece! Congrats on POTW
Gondolf Avatar
February 21, 2022 at 2:33 AM
Thanks so much, US, I appreciate it. John
Nicole Avatar
February 20, 2022 at 6:33 PM
A *Rose* planted in a beautiful flourishing garden, and it will be tended with care. That is for sure. Your words shine, my dear sweet friend. Congratulations on Poem of the Week. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Gondolf Avatar
February 20, 2022 at 7:09 PM
Thank you, Brandy, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. I always tend my garden with great care and know that the Rose I planted will blossom beautifully. Hugs, John
La France Avatar
February 20, 2022 at 11:30 AM
John, beautiful and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE WEEK honor ~Constance
Gondolf Avatar
February 20, 2022 at 1:30 PM
Thank you so much, Constance, I appreciate it. John
Goldsmith Avatar
February 20, 2022 at 9:33 AM
Congratulations on your POTW win. Your "Tending to Our Garden" is a wonderful write/Sonnet. Love It. Have a great/blessed day.....................
Gondolf Avatar
February 20, 2022 at 1:30 PM
Thank you, Paula, I'm glad you enjoyed it. John
Baker Avatar
February 20, 2022 at 9:30 AM
Congratulations on POTW, John. Well written with great rhyming and nice choice of an analogy. We must focus on, and put effort into, anything that we want to grow. Especially Love. Smiles ~ Blessings, Bill
Gondolf Avatar
February 20, 2022 at 1:29 PM
Thanks so much, Bill, I appreciate it. John
Staton Avatar
February 20, 2022 at 6:21 AM
John I loved this poem. It reminded me of Christ's parable about the sower and the seed. Loved it from beginning to end and wholeheartedly agree: We must tend the garden if we intend for love to grow. Wonderful!
Gondolf Avatar
February 20, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Thank you so much, Valerie, I'm glad you enjoyed it. You are the second person to point out that is resembles a parable of Christ. I truly wasn't thinking this as I wrote but perhaps it was there in my subconscious mind guiding me. Have a blessed day, John
Kitchin Avatar
February 20, 2022 at 4:16 AM
A beautiful poem and message, congratulations John on POTW!
Gondolf Avatar
February 20, 2022 at 8:52 AM
Thank you so much, Tania, I appreciate it. John
Cunningham Avatar
February 20, 2022 at 1:25 AM
Beautiful sonnet and your words are so true, Congratulations on POTW, a well deserved honour. Hope you're keeping well. Tom
Gondolf Avatar
February 20, 2022 at 8:51 AM
Thanks so much, Tom, this was a complete surprise. I am always humbled when my poems are recognized. John
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
February 16, 2022 at 1:13 AM
A wondrous oneness of two hearts, John, that you've executed here, further noted is its righteous winning entry, my friend. Pardon my belated expressions as I've found myself in extreme traveling, Aloha~William, Cheers!
Gondolf Avatar
February 16, 2022 at 2:41 AM
Thanks so much, William, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. Glad you enjoyed this one. John
Nicole Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 7:26 PM
Your thoughts hold so much truth, my dear sweet friend. Both a rose and love must be tended with care, to bloom and grow. This is beautiful in every way. I'm holding your words so close to my heart. Happy Valentine's Day. :) Hugs, Brandy
Gondolf Avatar
February 15, 2022 at 2:03 AM
Thank you, Brandy, your thoughts and comments are appreciated. Love, like the rose, must be handled with great care. Hugs, John
Hawkins Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 1:21 PM
A beautiful poem, John. Everything blossoms when cared for and loved. Happy Valentine's Day. Take care Shirley
Gondolf Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 1:37 PM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Shirley. Happy Valentine's Day. John
Blodgett Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 12:32 PM
Truly touched my heart! Tis a metaphor for the spirit. Lonna
Gondolf Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 12:59 PM
Thank you, Lonna, I'm glad my words touched your heart. John
Sands Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 8:15 AM
Well said, John. Beautiful poem. Happy Valentines Day :)
Gondolf Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 9:24 AM
Thank you, Heidi, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Happy Valentine's Day ! Hugs, John
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