Apr 23, 2018 Original Poetry
Turn!
©April 23rd, 2018
By Vijaya Sundaram
Pulling up of roots,
Loosening the earth,
Tossing off dead plants,
Under a Spring sky
Can make metaphors.
Leave out metaphors –
Just stand and drink in
Air that heralds Life.
Straighten your shoulders,
Look up at the sun.
Your daughter close by
Joins you in this, while
Seedlings in the house
Grow up tall and strong,
Awaiting their turn.
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