Born from ruin
inspired by In Eclipse challenge
Even strewn upon this bare earthen womb betwixt needles and husks of ash, life renews. Its delicate seedlings no longer
cloistered among spongy moss and velvet lichen, but
laboring to thrive in the shadows of ancient ghosts that haunt and linger.
Intimidation seeks to stunt their brave push through blackened remains, yet there's something to be said for
perseverance. For the will to overcome despite the naysayers, the critics, the slaves to tedium and the
status quo. They've clawed themselves from the midst of devastation not to suffer in shame and defeat, but to
elevate, take flight and bloom. Beauty born from ruin.
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Thank you very much for reading!!
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LOVE the idea of this one!! As a most of my life west coast dweller, I've seen many a forest fire. This captured that born out of darkness, thrive beyond all circumstance beauty... lovely Heather!
Beautiful and complex as always! Enjoyed the word choices so much in this <3 In love with the beauty from ruin concept!
Love the acrostic and also that AI art. Together they are sublime!
Spectacular nature poem!!! Loved it!!!💕❤️❤️
gorgeous work Heather! BRAVO!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Powerful words beautifully presented
This was extremely powerful, my fear friend! So beautifully written as always! I loved it!
This is an absolutely beautiful poem, Heather! I especially loved - Its delicate seedlings no longer cloistered among spongy moss and velvet lichen, but laboring to thrive in the shadows of ancient ghosts that haunt and linger.
Amazing job with this
Yes! Very inspirational. This is a brilliant piece and I love the message of fighting through the ruins.
Powerful words, my friend! Loved your entry! ‘Laboring to thrive in the shadows of ancient ghosts that haunt and linger’ 🤩
Wow, what beautiful imagery and brilliant writing! Well done, lil sis!
Beautiful work, Heather
Oh bloody hell, lassie! This is sublime. Stirring, powerful, feels important and inspirational. Well done. Love the use of cloistered for the C! bene bene bene!