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The Lonely Weed Poetry Contest

3/12/2026

Sponsored by: Craig Cornish

The Lonely Weed

Tumbleweeds traverse silent plains, 
Their journey shaped by wind and longing, 
Unbound by roots, always moving, 
They carry the stories of deserts, 
A dance of freedom across sunbaked earth, 
Each turn a testament to resilience, 
No home, yet everywhere belongs to them, 
They rise, tumble, and embrace uncertainty, 
Strength found in the motion of winds, 
Nature’s wanderers, never defeated, 
They teach us to let go and trust the journey, 
To find beauty in unfamiliar places, 
To discover ourselves within the vast unknown, 
And celebrate the courage to keep rolling forward.
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Daniels Avatar
March 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Excellent metaphor, Ken. Strong images depicting courage, freedom & strength. Well done. Sending blessings.
Dronsfield Avatar
March 13, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Thank you so much Ghairo! Have a blessed day!!
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 12, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Hello Ken, a tumbleweed teaches us all that! Amazing. Your friend, Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 13, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Hello Ken, Thank you Ken. You are welcome. my friend. Enjoy your day. /Darlene/
Dronsfield Avatar
March 13, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Hello Darlene, Always great to hear from you. Thank you so much for checking this one out.....God bless
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