We all have limits. When they are overreached, we must grow from that experience.

The seas do not share enough water
To douse this flame!
Yet, my tears held enough weight
To extinguish its claim!
The rain that fell upon me
In that darkest hour,
Enabled a spoiled seed to grow
In “power!”
I feel my roots as they
Get thicker!
My branches reach towards heaven
A little quicker!
I have to give thanks for such
Heavy tears,
For they teach me how to conquer
Hideous fears!

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Comments (6)
  • C. Jordan on Oct 16, 2008

    Very emotional piece.Well done

  • Josey on Oct 16, 2008

    These are some powerful words. Nicely done.

  • Fabian C on Oct 16, 2008

    Nice use of mock tone in ‘”power”‘. Keep growing.

  • goodselfme on Oct 17, 2008

    Beautiful messages so well entwined in this poem.

  • gabbic1219 on Oct 20, 2008

    great words…very strong poem
    it is a poem of strength and belief!

  • Poetic Enigma on Oct 29, 2008

    this is a great write, very expressive and I like the style

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