Efflorescence
It took me quite longer than spring
to shake the soil
break the shell
grow strong roots
hold on tight
tight to the ground
and bloom
Out of step
desynchronized with the rest
It took me a wintery decade
to shake the soil
break the shell
grow strong roots
spread myself
spread myself wide
towards the shining promise of the present
and bloom
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Hola, Angela.
The repetition. The natural imagery: soil, shell, roots. The figurative nature of personal growth. Well done.
I enjoyed reading this poem.
Doug
Hola, Doug
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment!