Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

Weathered Cracks

Weathered cracks in the stone
The seasons how they forge you so,
A barren place, yet still a home
For in your midst a flower grows.

What succuor dwells upon this wall
When round about the soil is sweet,
Yet there you cling, fearing no fall
What secrets does this crevasse keep.

Such vibrancy seems out of place
For the stone is grey and dour,
But here you show your smiling face
Here you thrive, you bloom and flower.

Winds and chance came to call
They held your fate, where you went,
Yet who'd have thought a crumbling wall
Could harbor life and nourishment.

But there you are for all to see
In resplendent isolation,
The why remains a mystery
How wondrous though... creation.
 








Entry for
Flower in the Crannied Wall Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Craig Cornish.
20/2/2020. Placed 5th.

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Jack Webster March 14, 2020 at 6:34 PM Congratulations, Gary! Gary Smith March 14, 2020 at 7:40 PM Thank you Jack. :)

Kim Rodrigues March 14, 2020 at 5:19 PM Beautiful! Congratulations, Gary! Love line 3&4! Gary Smith March 14, 2020 at 5:33 PM Thank you Kim. :)

P.S. Awtry March 11, 2020 at 4:33 AM Beautifully written piece. Congratulations ! Gary Smith March 11, 2020 at 4:46 AM Thank you P.S. :)

Darlene De Beaulieu February 23, 2020 at 2:01 PM Hello Gary Smith, flowers coming up from the ground are strong. They brighten up a dull day. Have a nice day my friend. Gary Smith February 27, 2020 at 4:22 PM Thank you Darlene. :) Darlene De Beaulieu February 24, 2020 at 12:57 PM Your welcome my friend.