If it comes unbidden, consider it
a gift–
If it comes rehearsed,
refuse it.
These days I almost
only trust the earth,
the roots that it harbors,
the life that bursts up from it
when it cannot possibly
wait one second longer–
If it comes unbidden, consider it
a gift–
If it comes rehearsed,
refuse it.
These days I almost
only trust the earth,
the roots that it harbors,
the life that bursts up from it
when it cannot possibly
wait one second longer–
I love this poem.
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Thank you!
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My soul understands this, even if I couldn’t put it into words. Thank you. ❤
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And thank you for understanding!!
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Wow, this is so powerful, i love it. Would you mind maybe taking a look at my blog? The link is: itssimplyellie@wordpress.com
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Thanks, Ellie! Your blog looks great!
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Always enjoy reading your poetry. This poem hits the depths of the soul!
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Thank you for reading!
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From Macbeth or the death of Cawdor…
My liege,
They are not yet come back. But I have spoke
With one that saw him die: who did report
That very frankly he confess’d his treasons,
Implored your highness’ pardon and set forth
A deep repentance: nothing in his life
Became him like the leaving it; he died
As one that had been studied in his death
To throw away the dearest thing he owed,
As ’twere a careless trifle.
Cawdor reheared his apologies; therefore they were as dust (or crap).
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Interesting reference! It’s been a while since I’ve read Macbeth
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Awesome stuff! An entire universe in so few words…
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Thank you!
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I dig this little poem. It makes me think on how genuineness is so hard to find, but like life on earth in the trees and flowers and roots, things can, every now and then, be honest and beautiful
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or all the time, if you need it badly enough… thanks for the kind words!
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This says so much in so few words.
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thanks!
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