A simple seed lies dormant
Waiting in silent slumber
For its grand awakening
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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6 Comments
Post a CommentLike Christine you're one of the best poets on AC, JL. It's the vivid imagery you pack into your work which grabs me.
great poem
Wow, very nice indeed!!
Wow, very nice indeed!!
Absolutely love this piece! Very life affirming.
Great work! has a nice form.