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Write a poem a letter about quote or motto that inspires you 8 months, 3 weeks ago Concrete Roses
Nysha LeeTupac said long live the rose that grew from concrete when no one else even cared
I am a concrete rose
My seed was planted in darkness and I was lost
Every root digging deeper down not knowing this was building a strong foundation
A little sliver of sunlight through a tiny window
A little sprout out the crack of cement
What’s out here? There’s so much room
Maybe I’ll just stay down here
But I couldn’t help but to think
What’s out there?
What can I turn into?
My mind was set
I decided to bloom
Yeah sunlight is cool but who says sunlight must come from the sun?
I am my own sun and my light comes from within
Yeah it’d be cool to have someone water me but people walk in and out this room
Guess what?
Theres no watering being done
Nobody cares
So now I choose to water myself
Woah look at me
I’m growing so beautifully
Strong roots, healthy leaves, vibrant roses
My roots lift me up and move me somewhere new
I am now a rose bush
I survived and outgrew that very dark room
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I love poems that personify the non-human and your poem was wonderful. A powerful message with beautiful imagery; keep up the good work!
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Thank you so much! I appreciate you.
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I just reread your poem and I realized it reminded me of romantic era literature which focuses on the natural world and descriptions of natural beauty. The rose can be such a powerful metaphor and has been, in literature, for centuries. This poem reminded me of my favorite romantic poets so thank you for your contribution to the literary canon.
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You’re very welcome, thank you for reading. The rose is definitely powerful and can have many different symbols. That’s why I love it.
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