Friday, May 29, 2015

Weeds In My Head

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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.



30 comments:

  1. Amen. You may discover a gem therein, as is this poem!

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  2. Really loved the concept behind this gorgeous piece :)

    Well penned..!

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  3. This speaks of self knowing..that the only place to find 'answers' is inside..

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  4. An amazing place for the weeds and a beautiful way to project and protect them

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  5. Intriguing and with a twist of deep rooted pain, indifference even.

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  6. Some weeds are beautiful too

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  7. You write so beautifully Amrit.

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  8. A good take on the prompt..i would not let the weed grow from day one probably. But that's my opinion.

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  9. Very interesting take on the prompt. I like the imagery.

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  10. Envy the way you structure your thoughts....Beautiful rendition, as always!

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  11. wowww!!! Luved, totally and absolutely loved the way you have structured this!!! Amazing

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  12. Id rather have weeds in my head than rocks!
    An enjoyable verse Amrit and thanks as always for your kind visit

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  13. Let peace prevail there.. wonderful thought :)

    Cheers

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  14. This is a beautiful poem. Uprooting and letting go is one of the most difficult things in life.

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