Welcome back to another entry in the Poetry Dice Challenge 3000. @robyneggs has handed off the contest to @rensoul17 for the time being, and I encourage you to check out the post and participate. This weeks theme is 'beginnings.' Without further ado, here is this weeks roll and my entry:
The tallest tree grows from a tiny seed,
blossoming forth and flowing endlessly.
Drawn to the Sun, climbing with the Earth's spin;
Power magnified again and again.
Resting in the dark while the roots take hold;
Digging to the core, sheltered from the cold.
Some branches seem alien in nature,
a risk of finding their own path, I'd wager.
Force against nature, standing tall and proud,
braving the wilds, no need to be allowed.
Reaching for the stars without leaving the ground,
living with no fear of being brought down.
Wow! I just came across this contest. This is such a great idea! I'm going to try and join :) What a lovely poem, too.. such profound words!
I hope you enjoy the contest, it's one of my favorites.
the overall conclusion I can make from the poetry is that our roots should be very strong
This poem is beautifully deep rooted! :)
Subtle. :)
Say it.....
SAY IT.....
You know you want to!!
Come on!!! Just say: 'subtly puny"
"Some branches seem alien in nature,
a risk of finding their own path, I'd wager."
This line was such a pleasure to read out in my head, most likely because of the last two words, I'd wager.
Very strong entry to the contest, I think I'll be seeing this one on the winners announcement.
Thank you for your words
Missed your comment earlier, thanks for the awesome feedback and we'll just have to see. There is always some stiff competition in the PDC3K.
Wow
I love this. Even more so the first line in the last stanza
The power of that imagery is powerful.
Steem on
It's important to always keep ourselves grounded.
Yeah
I find a kind of writing prompt in that, you know. Trying to find a balance between reaching for all that you can and still staying connected to your source.
Maybe I'll use that as the prompt my my contest next week
Blessings
A very inspiration metaphor write. I really enjoyed, Clay:)
I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for checking it out!
My pleasure. I found you under new poetry. I followed, so I will be back for more. If you are interested I also write poetry. Stop by my blog when you get a moment. It would be great to have you drop by:)
Nice poetry. You have talent. Keep it up. Wish you good luck.
Thank you very much :)
A great poem, @clayboyn.
We are all like those little seeds that will grow so much according to our beautiful feelings.
Congratulations.
Very well written and expressed @clayboyn. Thank you for your entry.
Awesome, upvoted follow and resteem
Thanks for reading and sharing, I appreciate it!
Deep meaning in every line of it. Paradoxial approach to gain truth in every word!
Wow! So much inspiration flowing from here
Really nice poetry sir... keep posting...👍
What a wonderful poetry !! I appreciate your post
Amazing
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very nice poem
good post friend I invite you to see my blog
Poetry is not a turning loose of emotion, but an escape from emotion; it is not the expression of personality, but an escape from personality. But, of course, only those who have personality and emotions know what it means to want to escape from these things.
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Hey @clayboyn, u received 100% upvote from @gangas. Awesome post, meaningful poetry. Happy weekend.
good poetry @clayboyn
has profound meaning
I can see that our lives must be striving for us to be better and successful.
here is the word "alien" in which all the first humans are born earthly in a foreign state, but the time and experience we feel is making us become one with nature and other human beings.
Regards @mfaisalyusuf
Very nice job with this. Enjoyed the reading adventure.
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Strong roots. Strong words.
i am a poetry lover.like it very much.go ahead.
Hello I am new here and I recently started writing and I think this is a brilliant. You can read some of my stuff at @osasuj.
This is my original stuff. Not for contest. https://steemit.com/poetry/@mattzoidhead/once-again-original-poetry
I really loved this entry! As someone who takes part in this contest, I know how difficult it may be at first to incorporate the theme and all the prompts.
The consistency of the imagery is incredible.
That's talent. I'm amazed at how you used the tree's imagery throughout the whole poem. And the "alien branches". That was clever to use 'alien' prompt that way. Tips hat off
Hi @clayboyn
I want to change the direction of my contest - #thegraycontest - towards poetry-based reviews.
I want to use this poem for the first review and the review I wrote for Resonance as a review guide. I wonder if you would grant me the permission to do so.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Blessings
I'm cool with it.