We all have choices
to grow a garden
of colourful flowers
or let weeds run riot
I’m trying to propagate
bright cheerful blooms
pulling up suffocating weeds
planting much happier seeds
for a more positive mind
I know I must find
kind gentle thoughts
halt any brusque retorts
pluck out dark hurtful ideas
fertilize warmer cozy ideals
stem thoughtless indifference
feed creativity and curiosity
my world will be a brighter place
if apathy and anger I replace
with tolerance and patience
letting my mind truly blossom!
dVerse, Linda asked us to let Jackie Hurlbert’s art inspire us
JH’s artwork and title
I enjoyed your poem and the picture grabbed my initial attention! Well done
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Gasp, we chose the same pic! 🙂 I really love the depth and challenge of this.
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Such a beautiful thought – loved it so much – keep germinating the positive vibes
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Kate, your final paragraph is powerful in its message.
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I was just reading an article on forgiveness this afternoon. While we need not forget issues, forgiving allows our own health to move forward. When our own health moves forward then we can begin to honestly give wholly and freely of ourselves to others.
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Nice lines: “pulling up suffocating weeds
planting much happier seeds”
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Well crafted. The last thought, about patience, defines it all. Obviously, we must be patient, with the process, and even more so, with ourselves. I can’t just expect to toss some seeds to the ground and expect instant results worthy of the National Flower Show. The self-transformation takes time and nurturing.
It never really ends, actually, unless you wear a halo. Most of us don’t though, thus we constantly aspire.
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It does take discipline and cultivation, and your garden is beautiful.
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I love the resolutions to self-improvement… may there be many who do so and the world be better.
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This picture is so beautiful. Just saw it on Paul’s page also.
You words are beautiful and inspiring as always Kate.
All in all we reap what we sow and I think one is blessed if she/he finds a supportive group.
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You’ve summed it up well Kate, time spent on negativity just feeds more negativity and is a waste of our precious life!
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Fabulous poem and the picture is a perfect match. Literally, weeds are like negative thoughts that just grow wild!
Beautifully written.
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Loved this poem’s concept and the art
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I really needed this motivation today. Thank you for giving me a spark.
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I love how you put life to the illustration through your words….
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Love how you have captured the essence of the picture. ❤️
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Your poem is filled with bright hope! Thank you for sharing.
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So true, tolerance and patience will really blossom our soul.
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Nurture that tolerance, kindness and patience and your garden will blossom. I like that you made this choice – positive attitude towards life.
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Excellent indeed.Great writing, very inspiring. Hats off.
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Your poem is bright, beautiful, and brilliant! Words for the world to hear and live by!
When we focus on nurturing/working-on ourselves, as individuals, doing the hard work of “pruning”, “weeding”, “planting”, “watering”, etc., then we as a whole group of people will be healthier and get along better AND we help others who can’t help themselves. 🙂
That art piece (I wonder if it’s paint, chalk or?) is so eye-catching! I’d hang it up to see every day! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
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Yes so true and the world will be a better place if we remove all the weeds that are not wanted and plant new seeds of joy and happiness. Too good poem, Kate.
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Beautiful poem!!!
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Such a lovely and beautiful thought. Indeed, life will be much more peaceful and happy if everyone resolved to do so.
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this is such a wonderful poem………I especially loved the lines,
“pulling up suffocating weeds
planting much happier seeds”
I am working hard on this too! 🙂
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Yes, I am at this same crossroads at the moment, Kate. I have made a decision to move away from the things that drain me and make me frustrated.
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I like your stories.
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I too am planting those colourful blooms!
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Love that art piece. Speaks without words. Love the poem too..we all need to let our minds blossom…grow..and weed out the bad ‘stuff’.
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