Throw me down

Sunday, 13 March 2011

Throw me down

Throw me down
on soft warm earth
for I contain seed
I am seeking birth

shell that encases
is starting to crack
husk blown away
No going back

Throw me down
on soft warm earth
for I contain seed
I am seeking birth

© Susannah Bec 2011
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10 comments:

Paul Andrew Russell said...: I like the opening lines in this, Susannah, and how you've repeated the first stanza to end the poem. Lovely.; 13 March 2011 at 13:12
Sherry Blue Sky said...: I love it, Susannah, and the repetition works well here.; 13 March 2011 at 16:26
Rajesh said...: Su,

Great going. The concept of seed is awesome! I wrote something once..."An Appoopan Thadi Called Life"

You will find it here: http://sites.google.com/site/worthonelifetime/home-page/Home/Poems/2010

Just some more dope for insipiration :); 13 March 2011 at 17:45
Susannah said...: Thanks everyone for your comments, it is always good to hear from you.

Rajesh, I read what you wrote and loved it, thanks for leaving the link. :-)

Great to see you all. x; 13 March 2011 at 21:22
Eileen T O'Neill ..... said...: Susannah,

A perfectly fitting poem, as spring arrives with us. Thoughts of new life!

Best wishes, Eileen; 14 March 2011 at 13:54
Susannah said...: Thanks Eileen. :-); 14 March 2011 at 16:41
Yun Yi said...: Love the rhythm and image it creates. Nicely done!; 15 March 2011 at 16:10
Susannah said...: Thanks Yun Yi. :-); 15 March 2011 at 17:34
Rashmi said...: Beautiful Susannah...
I would like to nominate you for the versatile poet award..You can claim the award by going to http://poem-myworldofexcitement.blogspot.com/2011/03/versatile-blogger-award.html..
With Regards,
Rashmi; 16 March 2011 at 16:35
Susannah said...: Thanks very much Rashmi, that is very kind of you. x; 17 March 2011 at 09:06