Roots

sorenbarrett

A seed that had no chance fought against all odds and grew
Now an oak, harboring in its expanse rainbowed feathers that flew
Then came a man that cut the tree, from which planks were torn
Hewn and nailed into place by he, a house from its wood was born

 

He that felled it, sheltered by its flesh, birthed children that played and grew
And when tall and didn't mesh, some seeds stayed while others the wind blew
And when the west wind did blow, out of the oak's wood they fashioned a box 
Planting him where the seed did grow, covering it with rocks

 

From time to time through stones sprouts a memory, seen different in each eye
Some see a weed, some a tree, from beneath time's leaves, where dead roots lie 

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  • 2781

    I dare not try to interpret, but it has much food for thought!

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you so much for your read and words of support they are most valuable to me

    • Teddy.15

      I see a home that has been deeply cherished built from nothing and even though time has led it's rot, there are bones in its surroundings that will always make it home. I see memories of life 🌹

      • sorenbarrett

        Thank you so much Teddy for your review of this piece and your interpretation that is most appreciated

      • Tony Grannell

        Hello, Soren,

        From timber built a house, a home, the family's roots, a family raised and from timber built their caskets. Of nature and man in a most splendid poem. Well done indeed.

        Fond regards,

        Tony.

        • sorenbarrett

          Tony my friend thank you for reviewing this reworked piece from the past. I appreciate your interpretation of it and kind words of encouragement. May you have a most wonderful day

        • Poetic Licence

          Wherever your seed is sown and roots are grown, in heart will always be your home, enjoyed the read

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you Tobani for your review and your statement so true. I appreciate your words of support and encouragement

            • Poetic Licence

              You are very welcome

            • Lorenz

              The last stanza leaves a lasting impression of unfathomable depth...

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you Lorenz your insight is most encouraging. Yes dead roots still remain as reminders of the past and obstacles to the future. Your words are most appreciated

              • Neville



                Now aint that the truth .. I can see everything going full circle .. but then I've got little else to look out for these days .. Neville

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thanks Neville for your read and take. Yes the cycle continues and none of us leave much more behind than seeds and dead roots that someone might notice some day if they decide to dig. Your read and comment is always most welcome my friend

                • Jerry Reynolds

                  Well written, Sorren. I enjoyed the read.

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you so much Jerry it is most appreciated

                  • Friendship

                    Well said, I enjoyed the read.

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thank you so much Friendship for your review.

                      • Friendship

                        You're welcome, Sorenbarrett

                      • orchidee

                        Good write SB. If we reap what we sow, as surely we do, there's no hope for me, cos I married KP! lol.

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Me neither Orchi I sowed the whirlwind. Thanks for the read and words that make me smile

                        • ElizabethMoroz

                          There is so much skill here involving weaving such a distinct narrative ending with again such poetic ethereal wisdom. The imagery is beautiful and is it iambic octameter? Or close. Im probably wrong here. Regardless the rhyme structure is so enchanting. I am such an earnest fan of your writing Sir. I look forward to the next piece. Elizabeth

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you Elizabeth for your review and generous remarks. To tell you the truth I am not sure what the rhyme scheme is it just comes out as I write and probably could be whittled down and made more exact by a more experienced poet.

                            • ElizabethMoroz

                              It’s such a pleasure sir, I think the rhyme scheme is landing in the exact places it needs to. It’s very consistent syllabically and I think the way it naturally comes out is what matters and the specifics of the metre are not necessary to attonate. You have a very strong internal metronome! I think how the rhythm falls naturally in your own creative style matters more than poetic terminology. It’s always such a pleasure to read your work and I genuinely feel you have quite an illuminated mind. It’s very musical writing in this piece. Keep going they are wonderful compositions and your original style is more important than academic terminology (just my humble opinion) Elizabeth

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thank you Elizabeth

                              • Goldfinch60

                                Wonderful words soren showing the wonder of life over time.

                                Andy

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Thank you Gold your words mean a great deal

                                • peto

                                  I've read and re_read this several times soren
                                  It is fascinating
                                  All from a seed fighting the odds to survive
                                  Becomes a magnificent oak
                                  That becomes a home for the feller to start a family
                                  Then I think his coffin is made from it
                                  And new seeds begin.. weed/tree line
                                  Could be completely wrong here
                                  Hence my late comment
                                  Just get a vibe about how everything is connected
                                  I'm rambling a bit so will leave it there
                                  Either way it is a great poem with plenty to think about

                                  • sorenbarrett

                                    You are right on trac you have the story right and those seed whether the man's or the tree's grow not far from where they fell from the tree as do the memories some good and some bad to cast their own shadows, while some are blown by the wind to start a new cycle of their own. One may go deeper but that is sufficient Thank you so much for the read and interpretation it is most valued

                                  • Aman 12

                                    your poem turned timber into testimony.

                                    • sorenbarrett

                                      Thank you for your read and words they are most appreciated.

                                    • rebellion_in_sanity

                                      "From time to time through stones sprouts a memory," what a line! Enjoyed reading very much.

                                      • sorenbarrett

                                        Thank you so much your words of encouragement are most valued and cherished



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