Life’s garden of weeds.
Sometimes the stalks grow high.
The leaves unruly and untamed.
Crowding out, vision and view.
On (too) many a day.
Hard to see above.
To hang on.
To survive,
to tell the tale.
But weeds have a lesson to teach;
unique and of themselves.
They remind us that what we see is not always…
what we get.
What we perceive often hides,
the true picture and full story.
Searching for the serenity and beauty,
to be found.
In the access and opportunities denied.
Perhaps, the road not travelled.
It is there, although at times,
hard to understand.
Often seen as trials; impossible to bear.
Life’s garden of weeds.
Futilely, we pull, strain and tug.
Instead of finding the patience required to,
wait out the tough times.
Once again,
to bask in the sunshine.
A re-awakening required.
There are no mistakes.
Only weeds… into flowers.
Soaking up the seeds of growth.
Sharing their timeless and radiant light.
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From the MPP archives. I thought this was a very appropriate (albeit encore) poem/post for this lovely prompt.
Life’s Garden of Weeds © 2008 Geraldine H. Hartman
Dandelion photo courtesy of: MaryAnne- Miss Woolly Knits
Posted by Selma on March 19, 2009 at 8:58 am
It’s true, isn’t it? I think understanding that beauty is in the eye of the beholder is one of life’s great lessons. As well as the fact that we can learn and grow from just about any experience. You continue to inspire me, G. What would I do without your wisdom?
Posted by lauri on March 19, 2009 at 9:31 am
Lovely piece, Geraldine. Especially love this line-
Only weeds… into flowers.
Soaking up the seeds of growth.
Sharing their timeless and radiant light.
Very nice- thanks.
Posted by DavidM on March 19, 2009 at 11:13 am
An enjoyable, thought-provoking poem. Thanks. DavidM
Posted by lissa on March 19, 2009 at 3:36 pm
I guess it’s hard to see beauty if you don’t pay attention and weeds can be pretty even if look at in a different angle, “Only weeds… into flowers” – says much about beauty, it’s a great line
Posted by Carrie K on March 19, 2009 at 7:22 pm
I love that “what we perceive often hides…”
Posted by SandyCarlson on March 19, 2009 at 8:54 pm
So very true, my friend. Last week I visited a friend who know a person who had taken macros of amazing flowers that lived in his lawn but that he never noticed before. It’s extraordinary, the beauty that might be under our feet.
Posted by Geraldine on March 20, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Hi Selma, Right back to you Sel. What would I do without you!
Hi Lauri, Thanks Lauri! Nice to see you here.
Hi David, I really appreciate your visit and comment, thanks David.
Hi Lissa, Thanks so much dear Lissa.
Hi Sandy, There is beauty to be found everywhere if we are open to the experience. Very true Sandy.
Thanks so much for your comments and visits to MPP, G
Posted by Geraldine on March 20, 2009 at 5:41 pm
OOPs, sorry Carrie…I’m typing too fast. Thanks for your continued support, it means so much. Hugs, G
Posted by Ruinwen on March 20, 2009 at 6:32 pm
What a beautiful and thought provoking poem! *hugs*
Posted by Tammy on March 21, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Yes! You have a gift in using nature to express your wisdom. XXOO
Posted by Kayt on March 22, 2009 at 11:05 pm
“unique and of themselves.
They remind us that what we see is not always…
what we get.
What we perceive often hides,
the true picture and full story.”
so true – such an insightful piece – I love the focus on patience and the garden metaphor is so beautiful, and such a good fit for the spring – thanks – really nice!! Hugs, Hugs
Posted by Vesper on March 30, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Geraldine, this is a fantastic poem, one to read and read again, and remember. Thank you!