The Sol's Efflorescence

There lays a dream amidst the green green grass
The sweetest dream unfurled,
T'was then that love would bloom with growth
Inside that dreamlike world.

The prickly grass that touched my stem
The sun which warms my soul,
Took everything I offered it
My heart it came and stole.

Whenever sunshine shined on me
I was happy and so free,
My petals danced and pollen flew
Beneath the redwood tree.

When it was sad it rained all day
My roots felt all its tears,
A flood; A puddle; drenched me deep
My petals torn, severe.

My leaves were drooped; my stem so weak
But sunshine came to aide,
It shined on me to pick me up
Said I must not be afraid.

Now when the skies are gray with glum
I bask in all its hurt,
I stretch my roots down in the ground
Planting myself in dirt.

Oh sunshine please don't go away
Illuminate my growth,
Beneath this redwood tree Ill stay with you
To you I make this oath...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012


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Date: 5/24/2012 6:36:00 PM
Lee, congratulations In Debbie, Fairy Tail Contest"' it was an amazing hit ;-) have yourself a good one~PD
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Date: 5/24/2012 9:56:00 AM
Love the inspiration intertwined in the personification. Be not afraid !! Such a lovely poem and message !! congrats on your placement in the contest...a deserving win !!!
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Date: 5/24/2012 6:50:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win C. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/24/2012 2:22:00 AM
C congrats on your win..David
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Date: 5/24/2012 3:06:00 AM
Thanks! :)
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