Seeds for a Story

Spring is a beautiful season, with new life abundantly covering the landscape. Flowers grow and trees bloom, with honeybees hard at work, all underneath a fresh breeze. Duck eggs hatch while frogs occupy lily pads.

Another perk of the spring season is that it's seed-planting time. Fresh vegetable seeds, berry bushes, and herbs all planted with the hope of reaping a reward. Seeds require little ingredients to survive but need regular tending in order to thrive. Water, soil, and sunlight are all that is required. However, too much water and lack of sun will stunt them.

Poetry is like a plant. While the words may come easy, the goal is to tell a story, to share what you've learned or experienced with someone else. To express emotions about someone or something.

What good is an abundant garden if you are unable to share it?

You can't share a garden or its produce if you have none to share. And you certainly don't want to give poor quality as that wouldn't be very enjoyable for anyone. So, you must first tend the seeds for your story. From the very beginning, you want to maintain it and look after it. As it grows, grow with it. Adjust the needs as you go and add the elements your plant (or story) needs to thrive.

What makes up your story? What kind of seeds do you want to plant and what do you want your story or poem to grow into? What is the purpose and end result you are seeking? What are you trying to grow? Are you wanting a single seed or a whole garden of words?

The Little Plant

by Kate Brown

In the heart of a seed,

Buried deep, so deep,

A dear little plant

Lay fast asleep.

"Wake!" said the sunshine,

''And creep to the light."

"Wake!" said the voice

Of the raindrops bright.

The little plant heard,

And it rose to see

What the wonderful

Outside world might be.

How do you nurture your poetry, so that it may bless someone else? What are you planting in your garden?