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Fertile Ground

Rooted in Strength, Reaching for Sky

By Tim CarmichaelPublished 10 months ago • 1 min read

In the gentle embrace of earth,

my foundation runs deep below,

roots of history intertwine

with the steadfast strength of purpose,

every corner holding wisdom,

nurturing the essence of what has been,

anchoring me in the knowledge

as I push upward toward the light.

Above, the open sky beckons,

branches lifting toward the sun,

each moment a chance to flourish,

reaching for the vastness of dreams,

where hopes unfurl like petals,

inviting bright possibilities,

the courage to explore the untraveled,

to dance in the warmth of the unknown.

This balance shapes my path,

a blend of the grounded and the adventurous,

holding tight to roots that support me

while boldly seeking the winds that inspire.

I navigate the intricate play of life,

intertwined in the cycle of growth,

each step forward honoring the past,

each breath igniting new potential.

With every challenge faced, I rise,

gathering strength from the earth beneath,

visions of what can be sparking within,

a journey of both holding on and letting go,

the dance of existence flourishing

in the duality of earth and sky,

a testament to resilience and growth

in a world where I can both sink and soar.

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About the Creator

Tim Carmichael

Let your becoming be louder than your fear, and your smallest steps become the road you once thought impossible to walk. An Appalachian poet and cookbook author my book Beautiful and Brutal Things is on Amazon, Link 👇

https://a.co/d/537XqhW

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    Written by Tim Carmichael