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The Seeds of Time, by Suzette Richards - image generated.

A Free Verse sonnet


'If you can look into the seeds of time,
And say which grain will grow and which will not …'
Macbeth, by William Shakespeare (Act I, Scene 3 act)

 

The Seeds of Time

If we could look into the seeds of time,
and say which grain will grow and which will not,
we would arrange our affairs defiantly
in the face of current opposition.

If a thought should geminate and flourish
in the barren soil of the status quo,
it would likely be by sheer providence
that ideas would come to fruition. 

Our dreams, our very imagination, 
are what keep our momentum in this world.
Sans the prospect of incremental feats, 
we would not strive to attain excellence.

If the portent of riches entices us,
would we forsake every value system
to attain the pinnacle of success?
No one could portend the foreordained path.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Lindley Avatar
June 17, 2023 at 3:38 PM
Shakespeare quote and your poem stirs the mind to ponder deeper life and how we wade through it my friend. Do stomp and splash as we go or do we ease through silently. Does the golden sky stir us or does gathering gold coins. Special stanza- " Our dreams, our very imagination, are what keep our momentum in this world. Sans the prospect of incremental feats, we would not strive to attain excellence." .. A fav-a gem. God bless
Richards Avatar
June 17, 2023 at 11:33 PM
Thank you for your praise, Robert. Regards
Kauffman Avatar
June 9, 2023 at 11:12 AM
Suzette, congratulations on this poem that explores life's deepest questions and ambivalence. There are so many wonderful phrases - "arrange our affairs defiantly," "barren soil of status quo." I think, as poets, we turn over that barren earth for new growth. Wonderfully written. Blessings.
Richards Avatar
June 9, 2023 at 10:47 PM
Thank you, Sam. The quote did inspire me to bring my A-game. Regards
Poet Avatar
June 2, 2023 at 7:24 AM
Congratulations on your win, Suzette. I really enjoy your stunningly beautiful and creative poem.
Richards Avatar
June 2, 2023 at 8:53 AM
Thank you
Andresen Avatar
June 2, 2023 at 4:35 AM
- You have chosen a great quote by William Shakespeare ... and your poem is beautiful, Suzette :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs
Richards Avatar
June 2, 2023 at 6:17 AM
Thank you, Anne-Lise :)
La France Avatar
June 2, 2023 at 2:10 AM
Suzette, how beautiful your image, quote, and poem, I love it, well done, and congratulations on your win in the contest !
Richards Avatar
June 2, 2023 at 2:37 AM
Thank you, Constance :)
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