epilogue: the seed beyond memory

arqios

7. Epilogue: The Seed Beyond Memory

 

In the hush that follows the final felling,

a single green shoot splits the loam—

a quiet revolt against iron and debt.

Here, ancient roots unravel their sorrow,

whispering of birdsong trapped in sapwood,

and of seasons that cycle beyond our leases.

 

Madame Ranevskaya’s laughter drifts

like pollen on a midsummer breeze,

softening the earth’s hardened ledger;

Lopakhin’s hammer, once a verdict,

now strikes rhythm upon fresh bark,

beat of possibility in every ring.

 

Trofimov’s raven call cleaves the dawn,

an invocation of futures unbound,

while Varya and Anya kneel in the furrow—

two sisters sowing hope into furled petals,

each grain a promise traced by tender hands.

And Firs, bent but unbroken, murmurs

of patience older than any human vow,

his breath the wind that carries seed to sky.

 

The orchard stands not as tombstone

but as altar to what endures:

memory made fertile by loss,

love grafted on the wounds of time,

 

and in that silent glade of rebirth,

we learn at last to plant our losses,

to worship the green that rises

from every shattered crown.

 

Here, beneath Elysian light,

we bow to the seed—

and to the song it whispers:

begin again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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So, there.

  • Author: crypticbard (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 30th, 2025 00:45
  • Comment from author about the poem: And here it ends and the curtain falls, fading into a dark canopy of memory reborn.
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  • Users favorite of this poem: Cheeky Missy
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  • arqios

    🌱 “The Seed Beyond Memory” closes the Cherry Orchard Suite with a quiet promise of rebirth beneath loss. In its soft echo—roots unraveling, laughter on the breeze, seeds stirring—what endures beyond the felling?
    What moments stayed with you, and what new hope did you find in this epilogue? Share your thoughts below. 🌸

    • Cheeky Missy

      Hmm, looks like I may have some reading to do iffen this is the ending of a drama I accidentally never noticed. Very lovely with curious invocations, exquisite imagery, a haunting, hopeful poignancy, and rendered so romantically. Thank you very much for sharing.

      • arqios

        That also happens to me when I go reading 📖 superb stuff 🕊️🙏🏻

      • arqios

      • Neville



        Renaissance rules the roost .. or at least the principal does .. in my book .. Let there always be another my friend .. always .. Neville

        • arqios

          Deeply appreciated, mate🕊️🙏🏻

        • arqios

          Thanks for the Fave🤩 @CM

        • sorenbarrett

          Hope in rebirth whether seed or mankind matters not. A lovely work I love the work of Russians and that area. It is often dark and tragic but often blooms with hope. Nicely done Cryptic

          • arqios

            Thanks Soren. That type of culture has been subverted in the last century. But that’s a whole other story. 🕊️🙏🏻

            • sorenbarrett

              You are most welcome my friend

            • Poetic Licence

              A lovely conclusion, ending on a positive note, that there is hope and all can be reborn, enjoyable read

              • arqios

                Thanks dear friend 🕊️🙏🏻

                • Poetic Licence

                  You are very welcome

                • Jerry Reynolds

                  Splendid, arqios. A fine poem.

                  • arqios

                    Thanks Jerry, means so much🙏🏻🕊

                  • Tony36

                    Excellent write

                    • arqios

                      Thanks Tony🕊️🙏🏻

                      • Tony36

                        You're welcome

                      • Bella Shepard

                        The resiliance of the human spirit in this poem gives hope to all. We have all that we need to begin again, we have each other. Beautifully told!

                        • arqios

                          Many thanks Bella, to begin again is a beautiful thing that our human spirit gifts each other, yes 🕊️🙏🏻

                        • Thomas W Case

                          Tremendous.

                          • arqios

                            Thanks, Thomas. Good to see you around 🕊️🙏🏻

                          • orchidee

                            Oooh, I don't know them guys and gals in this poem - You wouldn't, says Fido to me. lol.

                            • arqios

                              You’ve probably watched a live version at some point. Perhaps Fido shall refresh that memory 🤩

                            • NafisaSB

                              fantastic - enjoyed reading it..hope the rebirth occurs all around

                              • arqios

                                Me too! Thanks so much Safina🕊️🙏🏻



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