It takes time...

Poem about the most important kind of patience... Patience with ourselves

Even a seed needs time to grow...
You labor and you toil
Breaking up the ground
Removing rock, weed, and bone
Ridding the soil of would waste it or use it up
You break your back
Sweat cascading under the careless sun
And when all your strength is spent
You plant your seeds
And you wait
Dusk comes
Then the night
And when the morning light comes
You are filled with fury
Because you do not see a harvest
And so you rage
Poisoning the ground
You turn away from the ruined field that lies bleak from your wrath
And little did you know
Even a seed needs time to grow...

Author's Note

I hope this is encouraging...

Reviews

[Katie]

I really do like the poem and the meaning it brings.
I'm glad that I got the chance to read the poem.
It was a very interesting view point on how important patience can be.
Here is a random quote
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot. nothing is going to get better. It's not."
Dr. Seuss

[Joshua Clement]

I'm happy you liked it... thank you for saying! :)

[Stephen]

Very nice. I have an issue with patience. It's always good to be reminded that things take time. Thanks for sharing

[Valentine]

Yes it is and it also has a great message. Valentine

[Amber Lily]

This is a simple yet great lesson to spread around. Even though it seems like things may take forever, the outcome will be worth the wait. Also, the farming analogy fit very well into this poem! A well written, thoughtful poem :)

[Ashadan]

It is true that everything really takes time=) I like the message and the smooth flow of this work. Thanks for sharing this good thoughts of yours .

[Joshua Clement]

I appreciate it ;)

[Workvio]

A thought provoking write ... Patience is something only fools ask for, and only the aged sometimes obtain ... Good message ...

[Joshua Clement]

Thank you for taking time, and for your words! I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

[613]

This was written very well. It put me in a happy, positive mood for the day!

- Brittney

[Joshua Clement]

I'm glad. Thank you for posting, and I'm happy you enjoyed it! :)

[613]

You're welcome!

[DoormanDan]

This has some nice symbolism in it, I do have to say! At times, we almost give up on certain things when nothing good immediately comes from it, but like you said, even a seed needs time to grow. Your creativity shines in this piece, and it sure does shine brightly. Fantastic job! :)

[Joshua Clement]

Thank you sir... so much we do or try to do takes time, even after days or weeks of effort. It's a lesson I'm still learning... thank you for your encouraging words! :)

[DoormanDan]

You're welcome! :)

[Sara Lynn]

What a wonderful piece. The meaning is so true, patience is a virtue.

[Joshua Clement]

Thank you and thank you... Patience indeed is a virtue worth waiting for ;)

[Sara Lynn]

Yes it sure is!

[Jamestown]

Great piece of work!
Well written and positive, uplifting message,
people need a good reminder, thanks for sharing
and b-blessed!

[Joshua Clement]

Thank you, your words are a kindness... I'm still trying to find my niche as a writer, and I'm enjoying writing uplifting things... I don't believe in "Happy-go-lucky" or anything feel good... but I do believe in facing the storm and realizing there is hope no matter the storm's rage.