Sowing Seeds

(an early attraction to gardening)

don't dig in the dirt

but she did and with a stick

or a stainless steel spoon or

anything else for that matter

she could find

which would allow her to scoop

or tunnel where often or not

slithering blind earth worms

appeared on the surface as if

by magic

wriggling writhing

greyish pink in colour

in ones twos or threes entwined

in their acrobatic paradise

exposed to daylight

working the soil

adding nutrients incorporating air

to provide foundations required for

new plant life to flourish

and grow

so that a single pink hollyhock

a splash of bright in a dismal 

garden would find itself in company 

of marigolds golden and warm

smiling in summer 

Reviews

[Neville]

brought back so very many of my own treasured memories of digging in the muck n popping seeds into the holes made by my grandfather & my fathers very own thumbs when I was a kid .. I just wish I had done more of the same thing with my own, when they were growing up .. and I do so still love a pink hollyhock :)

[Chris Shaw]

I am delighted that Jahkai my two year old grandson asks his Nan for the watering can so he can give the flowers a drink. So pleased this brought some precious moments back to you with your own father and grandfather. Thank you Neville.

Chris

[CD Campbell]

It is enjoyable to create and nurture. I think most people have this horrible dialogue they keep in a constant loop inside their heads from day to day that ends up breaking them down. This act of sowing and reseeding can reset all that. Bring us back down to what matters. That may not be the intention of your poem that brings that thought to light, but the rhythm and the color of your words took me to a nice spot. Got me thinking. Pushed the darkness away a little bit. Thanks Chris. Great poem! CD

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased that a little of the darkness has been pushed to one side CD. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[Temperance]

This is such a "springy" poem and so lovely written. It's a positive piece that offers visions of a colorful Spring ablaze with color from the flowers that bloomed from...digging in the dirt. An enjoyable read Chris!
Temp

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your positive and encouraging review Temp. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris… we are earthly creatures that move the Soil to breathe and expose the Sun and rain to fall. Hollyhocks and Marigolds were in my family’s Garden… and I followed their Almanac. Earthworms mean the soil is fertile. and of course worms help us Catch Fish as a Main Course. Roger has had Medical procedures and is healing slowly but surely to ensure Dialysis is flowing smoothly. Flowers Grace our Home inside and out. The Birds swoop across our Yard and sing Merrily. Your Poem is my Cup of Tea, Indeed. 💗 love across the Waves.. Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, so pleased my poem is your cuppa tea. Flowers and birds gsther round you. Wishing Roger a speedy recovery. Love across the pond.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you Chris... never a dull moment... as we go through the Chapters in our Life. On July 15, 2022, Roger will have two procedures done-- one because he was tested to be anemic, and two because he will have a colonoscopy. These two will be done by a Gastronologist surgeon on July 15. It will rule out Cancer and give the doctor more info as to why Roger has certain symptoms. Always good to not let things take their Course. Thanks for your Prayers. tenderly, Pat

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is so satisfying to read...the start, the growth...a beautiful garden which I know you always have, my friend.

j.

[Chris Shaw]

I do love my garden J. From humble beginnings:) Don't see as many earth worms these days though.
read moreI do love my garden J. From humble beginnings:) Don't see as many earth worms these days though.

Chris

[Red Brick Keshner]

An apt poem for the advent of Spring, Chris. We have done quite a lot of repotting and new plantings and moving stuff about in our pot garden since these days we live in the middle of a city. Gardening continues in many unlikely and all places. Thanks for sharing this vibrant poem. Frederick.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Frederick, I have been spending quite a but of time in the garden myself. I do love container pots. Have lots of them. Good to move around as well firca change. Have a great Wednesday.

Chris

[Les]

Lovely writing. There’s something almost primeval about digging in your garden and connecting with the earth. Wonderful.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Les for your lovely review and for stopping by. Have a great Sunday.

Chris

[Les]

My pleasure, Chris. Enjoy your Sunday likewise. 😊

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

There is msgic in your words that capture that wonderful feeling of being st one with nature in order to bring new life into this word.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dale for your encouraging thoughts. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[Weeping willow]

Lovely write, reminds me of spring flowers and the house my husband and I use to own, He planted all the beautiful trees and made a garden of tulips that sprung up every year. We had this beautiful bush that would flower beautiful purple flowers that almost looked like roses. Thanks for sharing your words ;-}

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Weeping willow for that lovely share of happy memories Tulips are beautiful flowers. Your firmer garden must have been a wonderful place for you. Hope you are keeping OK my friend. Take care abd I appreciate you stopping by.

Chris

[KAREN]

Love the imagery and the story it tells. Made me think of my grandmother.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Karen. Pleased you had memories of your grandmother while reading my poem. I was living with mine at the time this early digging was taking place. All in her backyard.

Chris

[KAREN]

You're welcome!

[alanwgraham]

Lovely Chris, speaking as a still learning gardener. I'm always poking about amongst my veg and your superb image of the wriggling worms is spot on. One thing I really enjoy is taking my wee grandsons on hunts for snails and all the bugs hiding in the garden.
All the best,
Alan

[Chris Shaw]

I love that you take your grandsons on adventure trails looking for snails and bugs Alan. What fun for all of you. You never stop learning as a gardener, always news things to come across. Hope you are well and thanks so much for stopping by. All the best.

Chris