Seeds of doubt

Doubts of what's seen what we taste and feel, to endlessly search for the hidden and whats real
To Be strong be brave open and true, is to let go of doubt fear of what hurt you
Reaching for what the heart needs wants, to stumble on past that endlessly taunts
It whispers vicious memories past, to plant seeds of doubt that last and last
But how to stop seedlings that grow, the darkening garden we mow and mow
Dig in grab hold and pull out, throw it away and know its just doubt
The past is still here as lessons we learn, as is the love happiness we yearn
We falter from grace only to rise above, once Left empty in space and then stronger in love
So overflows the seeds of doubt, you don't risk the heart scared to reach out
I say unto you oh guarded ones who won't try, the heart need to grow and feel love not to die

Hold on, it gets better

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

we let the past haunt us too often...we don't grab onto life...we let memories cling, and hold us back.
we are afraid to stumble and fall again..but risks make life worth it...to feel the ache, the pain...to bleed, that is when we know we are alive...really alive.

well expressed poem..

j.

[Melissa Lynn Keeling]

Agreed and thank you :)

[mand]

The line "But how to stop seedlings that grow, the darkening garden garden we mow and mow" spoke to me. The vicious cycle of control is so consuming, that we can lose everything good that's already in our life. Thank you, I really loved reading it.

[Melissa Lynn Keeling]

This is the first poem I have ever written. Its special to me because this garden is a true struggle not just my own. I'm happy it spoke to you as well. Thanks for reading and the review :)

[Melissa Lynn Keeling]

May we all pluck and Chuck each and every seed!

[mand]

I understand the struggle completely. It's brave to express yourself this way. I just started writing again because I feel like it's a way of letting go. It's almost like my writing helps me breathe. I hope to read more of your writing soon:)

[Antoñyo]

"If I didn't feel pain, how will I know I'm alive?" or "It's better to have hurted than to have never felt anything at all."
Fear is a natural training tool in life and needed for growth...growth bringing adventure and experience.
"not to die" should be the real fear.
Love it, thanks

[Melissa Lynn Keeling]

Yes! And thank you for the review :)

[Chris]

You had it and kept me 'til the last line... that was too short and broke the rhythm of the thought. I know what fits but I don't want my words when yours are doing so well. Please give thought to expanding the last line - a bit.

[Melissa Lynn Keeling]

So overflows the seeds of doubt, you don't risk the heart scared to reach out
So I say unto you guarded ones who won't try, the heart needs to grow and feel love not to die.

[Chris]

That says it quite well and without pause or stumble.

[Melissa Lynn Keeling]

:) yaay!! Lol thanks love

[Chris]

Chuckling here... I don't get too many Yays... I might have to bookmark this one to cherish its existence!

[fierceauthor]

Melissa Lynn Keeling.....Speechless..wish I could give you a 1000 rating!

[Melissa Lynn Keeling]

:) thank you :)

[fierceauthor]

u are very welcome..if u dont mind returning the favor it would be highly appreciated!! :)