A pruning of the day, unwanted thoughts cut away
Shaping a plant to be, into a blooming day of glory
Snipping old flowers dead, new blooms of hope to be bred
Trimming yellow leaves that shade, new growth to be made
Clearing weeds around the roots, promoting new shoots
Compost of past day's thoughts, growth from what rots
Wiping clean each leaf, freeing it from the fungus of grief
Open the valve of the mind to drench, imagination's thirst to quench
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A well-cultivated form of philosophy !
Thanks Lorenz for the read and kind understanding. It is appreciated
True, the compost from the past becomes the fertiliser of today, to make new flowers sprout out. We need to take example on the plant : it is in perpetual motion of renewal, of fighting obstacles around it.
Thank you Soman for the review and read of this poem it is most appreciated
From rotting compost to beauty - so well observed
Thank you so much Michael for your read and kind words of support they are appreciated
Well written, your poem conveys the theme of personal growth and renewal through the metaphor of gardening. It emphasizes the importance of pruning away negative thoughts and experiences to foster new growth and creativity in life.
Indeed tis true. Thank you Friendship for the read and interpretation. Pruning old negative thoughts may be dirty and hard work but so necessary for new growth. I appreciate your understanding.
Good stuff here, Soren! This poem turns the act of pruning into a gentle metaphor for caring for the mind. It reminds me that letting go of what’s withered isn’t loss; it’s making space for new blooms. A quiet, hopeful reminder that growth often begins in what we clear away. 🕊️🙏🏻
Thank you so much my friend for the read and comment it is true whether writing a poem and clearing away unneeded and unwanted words or clearing out the scraps of past vaults of poems not deemed worthy or life itself and bad thoughts it is the point made. Your words are most appreciated
Good write SB. Weeds for KP's dinner today! lol.
Thanks Orchi dandelion stew?
Oh yes, saves me having to cook for KP and our guinea pigs separately!
Oh I like that one. That reminds me of a bit of encouragement I got one day.
. Today
Correct punctuation
Thank you so much for the review and kind words they are appreciated
Soren, this breathes with renewal. The way you shape the day through pruning feels alive with quiet hope, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Thank you Tristan yes each day needs pruning to rid one of the dead past. I appreciate your read and comment my friend
That valve often needs opening to bring glory into our lives soren.
Andy
Thank you Andy and yes indeed it does.
Compost of past day's thoughts, growth from what rots!!’ What a thought!
Thank you very much for the review William and for your kind words of support they are appreciated
Your most welcome
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