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I would rather plant weeds in my head
in my heart
in my breath
in songs of the dead
in solitary hours of wait
until I find a reason
to uproot
and let go
when it's gloomy
and dark
I shall rest in the weeds
and find my support
This Poem is shared with Poets United Midweek Motif - Weeds/Weediness.
Amen. You may discover a gem therein, as is this poem!
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan :-)
DeleteReally loved the concept behind this gorgeous piece :)
ReplyDeleteWell penned..!
Thank You Sanaa :-)
DeleteThis speaks of self knowing..that the only place to find 'answers' is inside..
ReplyDeleteAn amazing place for the weeds and a beautiful way to project and protect them
ReplyDeleteIntriguing and with a twist of deep rooted pain, indifference even.
ReplyDeleteThank You :-)
DeleteSome weeds are beautiful too
ReplyDeleteThanks Crystal :-)
DeleteNICE.
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DeleteYou write so beautifully Amrit.
ReplyDeleteThanks Celestine :-)
Deletevery well crafted!
ReplyDeleteA Rat's Nibble
Thank You Meera :-)
DeleteA good take on the prompt..i would not let the weed grow from day one probably. But that's my opinion.
ReplyDeleteYou can try but ;-)
DeleteVery interesting take on the prompt. I like the imagery.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot :-)
DeleteEnvy the way you structure your thoughts....Beautiful rendition, as always!
ReplyDeleteThank You Susmit :-)
Deletewowww!!! Luved, totally and absolutely loved the way you have structured this!!! Amazing
ReplyDeleteThanks Shivani :-)
DeleteId rather have weeds in my head than rocks!
ReplyDeleteAn enjoyable verse Amrit and thanks as always for your kind visit
Thank You Leslie :-)
DeleteLet peace prevail there.. wonderful thought :)
ReplyDeleteCheers
This is a beautiful poem. Uprooting and letting go is one of the most difficult things in life.
ReplyDeleteThanks Myrna :-)
DeleteThanks a lot :-)
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