It is a dead branch that breaks, those with life bend Bend
Taking from one's own mouth feeds two with joy Lend
In pain one discovers who one is Comprehend
In poverty one becomes rich Expend
A treasure must be lost to be found Condescend
In kneeling one is worshiped Descend
By facing fear one learns courage Transcend
With eyes of charity one sees clearly Amend
There is no gain without a cost Spend
The sun must die to be reborn Wend
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good write, wise words
Thank you Norman for the read and comment
An amazing piece with a truck load of wisdom. Ultimately for me it highlights the "contrary"nature of life.Opposites are shone.Poverty can make you rich and the Sun must die to be re-born.A wonderful poem.Got me thinking
Thank you David for your read and words of support. It seems that like other things we know, we understand but lack the faith to take the leap.
Proceed to the route...
Thanks so much for the read and comment it is most appreciated and yes I am working on it.
You are quite the sage when ya puts yer mind to it don'tcha .. ⭐🌟✨⭐🌟😎👍
The sayin it is not the problem it's in the doin my friend
Soren, this carries a deep, steady weight…each line building on the last like lived truth, not theory. The form holds it all together…those echoed end words give it a rhythm of return while the ideas keep moving forward. “In kneeling one is worshiped” anchors it for me. Really strong work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Thank you so much Tristan your words are deeply valued and appreciated
My pleasure!
“In poverty one becomes rich” you must have been reading my poetry lately LOL. I definitely enjoy this poem though, great job. Interesting choice of font
Thanks so much Denar yes I have been reading your poetry lately and for some time. As for the font one has to have a little fun once in a while
A fine write SB.
Thank you Orchi I appreciate your read and comment
Two hands claps -What sound does one hand make ?
The finger or bird
Don't know how you find the time Soren, but clearly a tribute is applicable here.
A most humble thanks Dave one always finds time for what is important to them
Even in your last two lines a lesson so great for all to learn in this rollercoaster of life. Kudos! Love the creativity in the layout and the highlights in the words so very important, literally a tool box in a poem dearest sorrenbarret 🌹
Thank you my friend for your read and comment I appreciate your kind words
Lot of Wise words there.
Thank you Kevin the proof is in the doing
love the whole enchilada!
Thanks Vipassana I appreciate the encouragement
Wonderful wise words soren.
Andy
Thank you Andy it is most appreciated
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