Dampened earth will envelope me
like a cocoon
as tired flesh falls away
from weary bones
to dwell amongst the worms.
I'll be born anew;
flowering into baby's breath
or perhaps a mighty oak
destined to reach for the skies.
Author notes
Prompt: "From my rotting body, flowers shall grow and I am in them and that is eternity." -Thomas Moore
Artist credit: http://sarastri.deviantart.com/art/Oak-of-wisdom-86859462
A contest entry
- Quickie- give it all you've got! by lillypilly.
700 points, ended December 15, 2008, 6 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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this is such a beautiful way of explaining how someone would rot in the ground. its perfect and real, and so interesting. well done.
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Wonderful words!
Lovely imagery.
Congrats on the HM!
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Wonderful words!
Lovely imagery.
Congrats on the HM!
Be well and blessed! -
Congratulations on the HM
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Thanks so much.
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ohh the imagery. it was really beautiful and deep. thats how i like it. nice work
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This is a brilliant take on the prompt, and your words give life to the image, well done.
Best of luck in the contest
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Beautifully Inspiring...
Wishing you all the best, and thank you for sharing your brilliant muse!!! 
Keep it flowing... 
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i like this alot keep em coming
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All I can say is that I am in awe!!!!! Your take on the prompt was superb! A stunning write by you, as usual. Amazing word choice and a flawless flow
Good luck in the contest.
Much love
Ylova
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Bravo
The imagery is absolutely beautiful. And great pic for this piece!
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Woohoo! Joseph is on a roll! Let me know when you are done
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