Head of wheat

sorenbarrett

One Seed planted in the earth, place of birth, sensing warmth of the womb
Drinking rain's milk, bursts a thread of silk, raising from the tomb
In a bed of the dead rooted, bread of life shooted, an umbilical vine
Giving power, a flower, from the shrine of a divine design
Stolen gold its treasure's unfold, in sacrifice beheaded
Bound uncrowned, head ground, into the flour of life embedded 

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  • David Wakeling

    I see the great Australian staple "wheat". This explores the planting and growth and the miracle of natural growth.Excellent poem.I really enjoyed reading.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you so much David for the read and kind words of support they are most important to me

    • Mottakeenur Rehman

      Your beautiful poem weaves life's cycle with striking imagery—birth, death, and rebirth in golden grain. A divine dance of sacrifice, sustenance, and sacred design.

      • sorenbarrett

        Thanks so much Mottakeenur your comments are most appreciated.

      • Poetic Licence

        Lifes cycle in all its glory, enjoyed the read

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you Tobani your visit is always most welcome. I appreciated the comment and words of support

          • Poetic Licence

            You are very welcome

          • MendedFences27

            From the seed planted to the bread baked. The life cycle rolls along. A very clever poem. Also, liked your rhyme scheme. Phil A.

            • sorenbarrett

              Thanks so much Phil for your read and interpretation. Your kind words are most appreciated

            • Damaso

              What a beautiful text, so full of wisdom. Thank you so much for sharing it. Best regards.

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you so much for the read and kind words of support they are very important to me.

              • Goldfinch60

                Life grows in all soren and will always do so.

                Andy

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thank you so much Andy for the review and most encouraging words.

                • Salvia.S

                  This is a beautiful and meaning poem. Well written!

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you so much Salvia for reading this poem and your most generous kind comment it is always most appreciated

                  • Teddy.15

                    This just makes me smile it's stunning, your poetry is truly breathtaking dearest sorrenbarret 🌹

                    • sorenbarrett

                      You are too kind my friend and your most generous words are deeply appreciated

                    • Tristan Robert Lange

                      Great metaphor, my friend. Not just chaff blowing in the wind, this wheat is an essential ingredient to life. There's many ways this can be interpreted to. The wheat and the vine draw up images of the Eucharist, for me, among other things. So, whether one is reading this metaphor more straight forward or whether one is divining mystical insights, this poem delivers all the way around my friend. Well done!!! 🌹👏

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thank you my friend for your review and interpretation it is always appreciated and valued.

                        • Tristan Robert Lange

                          You are most welcome!



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