Give and take

sorenbarrett

Tree roots take from the ground where dropped leaves are found

With a crunching sound in footsteps they are ground

Returned, by soil reclaimed, new food from light tamed

Fruit picked from the tree, now in seeds new life will be

Poems take from the mind deep thoughts that are mined

Sprouting forth in flowering verse colored feelings so diverse

Dropping petals and seeds a brighter spot among life's weeds

Fireworks of worded fragrance on a barren ground now discarded vagrants

Heaven's light fallen on beggars downed, becomes new beauty found

In these leaves of rejected words flow the songs of the birds

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  • David Wakeling

    I think give and take is a fundamental process in life and nature.Although my X wife only ever took.She never gave much.Just kidding.This is a wonderfully structure piece .Many examples of how there is a balance of give and take in life.Enjoyable read

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you David for the read and kind words of comment on this piece they are as always most appreciated

    • arqios

      What a beautiful and thought-provoking piece! 🌿 The interplay of nature’s cycle and the creativity of the mind is captured with such elegance here. The metaphor of roots and leaves mirroring how thoughts and ideas grow and evolve is especially striking. I love how it turns discarded elements—whether fallen leaves or "rejected words"—into sources of renewal and inspiration. 🙏🏻🕊

      • sorenbarrett

        Thank you Cryptic for your most generous words of encouragement and support they are cherished and most highly valued.

        • arqios

          Most welcome Soren🕊🙏🏻

        • Friendship

          Your poem masterfully weaves together the interconnectedness of nature, creativity, and the cyclical nature of life, revealing the profound beauty of life's journey. It illuminates how trees and poetry both draw inspiration from their surroundings, with trees rooted in the earth and poets fueled by their thoughts and experiences. This majestic cycle of growth and renewal is a powerful testament to the transformative beauty of life. Your poem is a triumphant celebration of life's splendor, creativity, and the eternal cycles of nature, inviting readers to tap into the limitless potential for rebirth in both the natural world and their creative endeavors.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you Friendship for your insightful interpretation and most kind words of support they are most highly valued and appreciated

          • Salvia.S

            Your poem is really beautiful! It weaves together nature and creativity in a thoughtful way. Very well written ❤️!

            • sorenbarrett

              Thank you Salvia your kind words are most appreciated.

            • orchidee

              Good write SB. And yes - KP gives all to me; I take it all from her! heehee.

            • Tristan Robert Lange

              Wonderful poem, everything in life is a give and take. Sometimes there is more take than give, and vice versa. Sometimes there is a balance. Very thought-provoking and powerfully written, my friend. 🌹👏

              • sorenbarrett

                Thanks so much Tristan I deeply appreciate your review and comments. Your words are most appreciated

                • Tristan Robert Lange

                  You are most welcome, Soren!

                • Lorenz

                  Elegant writing for a subtly turned text !

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thanks so much Lorenz for the read and comment.

                  • Thomas W Case

                    Superb.

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks so much Thomas it is appreciated

                    • Dan Williams

                      "deep thoughts that are mined' indeed. That's what poetry is all about, eh?

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thanks so much Dan I appreciate your read and comment yes deep thoughts and feelings are the ore for poetry indeed.

                      • Goldfinch60

                        Wonderfully true words soren, new worlds exist from those things that are thrown out.

                        Andy

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thank you Gold your read is always appreciated and valued

                        • Teddy.15

                          An incredible sense of peace in this beautiful poem your imagery once again is a kudos 🌹

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you so much Teddy for the read and most kind words I am glad that it left a sense of peace.

                          • Caring dove

                            Lovely and interesting writing .. I liked the read ) there’s a softness to the words in this

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thank you so much for your read and most kind words of support they are always most valued

                            • Doggerel Dave

                              Wish I had rhythm like that. A fresh tilt at what seems an inexhaustible topic. Well writ, Soren.

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thanks Dave appreciate the read and it is always so good to hear from you. Have a great day

                              • rebellion_in_sanity

                                It beautifully weaves the cycles of nature and creativity, showing how renewal and transformation breathe life into both trees and words. Its imagery is vivid, its rhythm graceful, and its message profound—a poetic masterpiece that celebrates the essence of creation.

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Thank you so much for your review and most generous words of comment they are as always most appreciated

                                • Soman Ragavan

                                  "leaves of rejected words ..."
                                  "Our sweetest songs are those of the saddest thought."
                                  --P. B. Shelley (1792-1822)

                                  • sorenbarrett

                                    Thank you so much for your review Soman it means a great deal as do your comments.



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