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In the Garden of Her Winter (tribute to my heroes; single moms)
In the garden of her winter, hope lies just beneath
the hard earth of heart, which steadily bequeaths
a single green petal, fragile, seemingly alone
yet strength to rival atlas, pushing past rock and stone
this single bud unnoticed in a garden of plenty
nature's grand treasure, nourishing many
winds of might assail, crushing many blooms
rains of heaven pour, sparking the gardens doom
cycle of life renews, clouds slip into sleep
this tender flower stands, wonder of roots deep
endless the stream of birds and creatures small
feeding and continuing kiss of life for all
her scent permeates far beyond her view
the wind embraces and carries her seed to imbue
she will never know the life her giving gives
another garden blooms, through her, many live
seeking not her own, no need of accolades
wild flowers fill our eyes, her beauty never fades
in the garden of her winter, life renews
blessed we are, to thrive with you
the hard earth of heart, which steadily bequeaths
a single green petal, fragile, seemingly alone
yet strength to rival atlas, pushing past rock and stone
this single bud unnoticed in a garden of plenty
nature's grand treasure, nourishing many
winds of might assail, crushing many blooms
rains of heaven pour, sparking the gardens doom
cycle of life renews, clouds slip into sleep
this tender flower stands, wonder of roots deep
endless the stream of birds and creatures small
feeding and continuing kiss of life for all
her scent permeates far beyond her view
the wind embraces and carries her seed to imbue
she will never know the life her giving gives
another garden blooms, through her, many live
seeking not her own, no need of accolades
wild flowers fill our eyes, her beauty never fades
in the garden of her winter, life renews
blessed we are, to thrive with you
Published 27th Jun 2012
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Anonymous
27th Jun 2012 2:33am
This was such a beautiful and well-written poem that all I can say is BRAVO for the poem and BRAVO for who you are writing this for...single mothers....the lionesses who fight every day to make sure their offspring are protected
Wonderful work
Kitty
Wonderful work
Kitty
27th Jun 2012 12:39pm
Thank you Kitty. There is no more important function (job) in our world than that of a mother. We enter a second generation of boys posing as men abandoning families, leaving the mom to be nurturer, provider and all things to children.
The strength and focus single moms exude humble me.
This society is fucked in many ways as we elevate celebrities, entertainers, musicians and politicians; as we adore and support the "beautiful" people while ignoring or even worse, hindering the true heroes of our world...single moms.
The strength and focus single moms exude humble me.
This society is fucked in many ways as we elevate celebrities, entertainers, musicians and politicians; as we adore and support the "beautiful" people while ignoring or even worse, hindering the true heroes of our world...single moms.
Anonymous
27th Jun 2012 2:40am
Special one here Soul man. Those Ladies have a tough go; their recognition is so very well-deserved. You are correct, they are the true heroes!
Blessings....Strider
Blessings....Strider
27th Jun 2012 12:41pm
Thanks Strider. I also applaude the many grandmothers / grandparents (as my own), who raise grandchildren when the parents crap out or catastrophe hits or whatever reason.
Children need SOMEONE to love them, to guide and set boundaries and provide security.
Children need SOMEONE to love them, to guide and set boundaries and provide security.
27th Jun 2012 5:46am
This is an excellent tribute to single Moms! My Mother raised a house full of kids on her own and I still find myself amazed at her ability to do it. The strength of these women is extremely inspiring and they deserve all the recognition in the world for it.
27th Jun 2012 12:45pm
27th Jun 2012 7:06am
Most beautiful Ken and one I can relate to being a single mum with the father having no part in the picture.
Great write :)
Great write :)
27th Jun 2012 12:46pm
Hugs and honor to you Magdalena. Thank you.
My grandparents raised 3 children, then myself and my 2 sisters and brother then 6 other grandchildren. The sacrifices made were never mentioned and as I grew older I saw that much of who I am is due to my grandmothers unwavering love. My respect is deep for women of strength as you.
My grandparents raised 3 children, then myself and my 2 sisters and brother then 6 other grandchildren. The sacrifices made were never mentioned and as I grew older I saw that much of who I am is due to my grandmothers unwavering love. My respect is deep for women of strength as you.
27th Jun 2012 4:04pm
A grand tribute to single mothers everywhere, my favorite line among so many exquisite ones was this one; "this single bud unnoticed in a garden of plenty " in its simplicity it says everything that needs to be said, truth.
Gypsy red
Gypsy red
27th Jun 2012 7:48pm
27th Jun 2012 6:02pm
A beautiful and loving tribute to single moms bravo Soul you have a heart of gold..peace Crim :)
27th Jun 2012 7:51pm
