My bonsai Tree

 

My life is small among all the living

On Mother Earth,

But it is big enough for me.

 

I may not control

The events that shape my life,

 

But I do control my reactions

That defines me.

Holding on to the positivity

And clipping the negativity

That I don’t need.

 

My life may not seem perfect,

But it is has perfect

Balance for me.

Because I tend to it with care.

 

And it may not seem beautiful,

But I make it

A beautiful piece

Of artwork for me.

Because in the garden on earth

I make my life

My bonsai tree.

Reviews

[willweb]

Wonderfully written and as for Bonsai trees...they are magnificent works of art. Nature helped along by human hands. I am mesmerized by these small offering. I have seen some that claim to be 400-500 years old and that blows my mind. Thanks for sharing this.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so much. glad you liked it.

[Fran Marie]

An introspective look at life
we all should share this
type of optimism and be satisfied
for our own little garden of life
like the bonsai tree metaphor
Nice work

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Why thank you Fran

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

“Because in the garden on earth
I make my life
My bonsai tree“
I love this poem so much Dale. Humble, spiritual, loving, kind, positive. It’s just perfect in every way. P.S. I have a bonsai tree that my daughters gave me and it gives me great joy.

[Coyote Poetry]

I have two bonsai trees near my writing area.
" I make my life
My bonsai tree."
I loved the poetry my friend. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so much

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend.

[redzone]

well said Dale and with poetic style.... enjoyed the poem and the message...

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

why thank you so much

[Temperance]

What a great outlook on life and you are so right! This is very uplifting and it would be great to see more poems with this positivity. Very good R&R! Thank you for a nice read. Temp

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

thank you for the positive feedback

[Temperance]

You are very welcome!

[John the Baptist]

A very important point made in this one. We may not be able to control all of the events in our lives, but we can control our reactions to them. If everyone took this truth to heart, there would be a lot less conflict in this world.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

that is so true, thank you for the feedback

[jacob erin-cilberto]

trim it to keep it looking sharp....we refine our lives to keep them looking sharp...
balance is the key...and yes, we can only control how we react to life...not necessarily what will be cast upon us.
j.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

well said Jacob, thank you

[Einstein Noodle]

love this Sir R&R Cowboy ... sweet read of mighty fine stuff says i! the world needs the attitude and workmanship of bonsai trimmers ..reading brings smiles to my heart, soul and face ... which in the world of "perfection" ... needs more than trimming ;)))))))))))))))))))
E.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

thank you for the positive feedback

[Einstein Noodle]

really enjoy this read sir! ... great stuff says i!