Jewel discarded

I did not perceive the beauty

of nature all around

I didn’t raise my eyes to see

more than where I was bound

What I thought trash now has splendor

cold sting of the floor, at the break of dawn

A cobweb’s clinging surrender

A rusty nail who’s shine is gone

Each poem contains a heartbeat

the poet's blood it bleeds

old waste now honey excretes

in deeply planted seeds

Far underground they make a sound

Each critic's stab a discarded scab

shed on the ground becomes a jewel found

the reader to grab 

Reviews

[anaE]

This poem captures a profound transformation of perception, illustrating how overlooked, "trash" elements of life can reveal beauty and meaning over time. Like the way Monkey Mart might reveal hidden gems in everyday moments, the poet celebrates growth and change from the discarded to the treasured. Through struggle, each piece of art becomes valuable, its flaws turning into jewels.

Monkey Mart

[Marie]

I think when we are young life is too hectic for us to see the beauty which surrounds us, Soren. As we advance in age, we become more aware and we see things we missed out on before. Things that intrigue us like a beautifully spun cobweb bedecked with morning dew and it appeals not just to our minds, but to our spirit within and we notice its beauty and look in amazement at the work the spider has crafted. A very finely crafted insightful write, Soren. Without exception all of your poems are resplendent jewels so finely honed and polished! Wonderful write! Thank you for sharing...

[Soren]

You are too kind Marie your most generous remarks serve as great encouragement and are deeply valued

[Marie]

Always a great joy to read your wonderful poetry, Soren. It is always fresh and new and you give your reader much food for thought through your words. Thank you again for sharing, dear Soren...

[MoonSong]

YES! "shed on the ground becomes a jewel found the reader to grab ", right? We are all here to bleed and plant seeds. Amazing insights and penning! Maria

[Soren]

Thank you so much for the read and comment your words of support are of great value

[Desert Knave]

Excellent. So many things at first glance, especially a disinterested first glance, appear to have little value ... but in time are shown to be treasures. ~Jim

[Soren]

Thank you Jim for the read and comment. Yes you are so right I try to remember that as I read peoples poetry that this poem has great meaning to them and I try to see it from their eyes.