If truths can be told and honesty strengthened
If trust can be earned and loyalty lengthened
if good morals are taught and values instilled
Small tender buds will survive and not be killed
Dark days and chilly winds will blacken the heart
But the root will have life and make a new start
Love will come alive when the darkness recedes
for roots still survive when a broken stem bleeds
With honor and truth providing a warm light
Virtue and loving trust will make the soil right
The seedlings of love are such delicate things
Only needing burden of butterfly wings
In this garden of life some grow and some die
Bloom if you will before the chance passes by
Although tended with pain and watered with tears
If only for a season be free of fears
Come on out of the dark and send up a sprout
Let translucent green tendrils come reaching out
Open your leaves and let your face see the sun
Let the world see your beauty before life's done
A contest entry
- Inspirational poetry... by parntsoftwins.
300 points, ended January 2, 2008, 7 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Recovery, Mentors, Butterflies, Spring by walkinthereign.
375 points, ended May 18, 2008, 16 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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You finest Piece Madam.
Look at the rhyme it chimes in truth and strong emotions.
The strength behind the poem is great.
Never like long poems but this one was marvelous.
Really read it at one go.
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WOW
This poem is so inspirational! Thank you for penning this brilliant piece of art. I have to let go of my fears and spread my wings and fly. My favorite lines are:
In this garden of life some grow and some die
so bloom if you will before the chance passes by
even if tended with pain and watered with tears
and if only for a season be free of your fears
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very beautiful
Good title. Beautiful imagery. I love yellow rose. -
beautiful
i enjoyed your poem very much and felt it was at least as good as mine, if not -- better. lovely - keep writing and sharing
jingle
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Thank you for entering in our contest! This poem had few lines, yet each line was powerful, and full of inspiration! You have a beautiful way with your words, and I thank you for sharing this poem so I may return and read it when I need a boost. Thank you, ~Nikki
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This is a wonderful website for inspiration, it has something to offer everyone. I come here a lot. Thank you for the bronze ♥
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This is beautiful with its message of hope and imagery. I love the sing song meter you created with the fourth beat and the aabb rhyme scheme. Well done!
Love,
Amera♥
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I admit I know very little of proper poetry writing. I write without rule or reason but rhyming comes easy sometimes. Thank you so much for the wonderful comment!
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You have the heart of a poet. It's a gift.
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