National Poetry Month: Poetry Challenge of the Day

Corinthians from Songs of Epigenesis

J L Carey Jr
A simple seed lies dormant
Waiting in silent slumber
For its grand awakening

That glorious spring to life
As it spirals from the earth
And into the light above

Published by J L Carey Jr

J L Carey Jr, Author of the book Turning Pages, is a writer and an artist living in Michigan with his wife and three children. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from National University and a BA in Englis...  View profile

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  • Paul Rance5/5/2009

    Like Christine you're one of the best poets on AC, JL. It's the vivid imagery you pack into your work which grabs me.

  • Keoni Paakaula-Cox4/25/2009

    great poem

  • Greenhill4/24/2009

    Wow, very nice indeed!!

  • Greenhill4/24/2009

    Wow, very nice indeed!!

  • Christine Bruness4/23/2009

    Absolutely love this piece! Very life affirming.

  • Walton S. Tissot4/23/2009

    Great work! has a nice form.

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