Dear 🌱 Seedling

Summary

The text is an encouraging poem that reassures a seedling of its inherent potential to grow into a unique flower without comparison or external imposition.

Abstract

The poem "Dear 🌱 Seedling" is a heartfelt response to the prompt 'SEED,' which emphasizes the natural growth process of a seedling. It discourages the notion of comparing one's growth to others and rejects the idea of stressing over outperforming peers. The author hopes that no one sows seeds of doubt in the seedling, reminding it that the light it needs to grow is already within. The poem encourages the seedling to embrace its individual journey, free from the pressure of conforming to predetermined standards or colors. It celebrates the seedling's unique path, affirming that however it grows, it will be welcomed and encouraged by the community of flowers. The poem concludes with a message of well-being and a nod to Desireedriesenaar's poem 'Waiting for the Perfect Moment,' which inspired its creation.

Opinions

The author believes that every seedling has an intrinsic ability to flourish without the need for stress or comparison to others.
They reject the idea of imposing external expectations on the seedling's growth, including dictating the direction of growth or the type of nourishment it should seek.
The poem conveys that a seedling's worth is not determined by the colors or scents of other flowers, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and natural development.
It suggests that the seedling already possesses the potential to grow, needing only the warmth, care, and nourishment from the earth and water.
The author encourages the seedling to bloom in its own time and way, assured that its uniqueness will be embraced by the surrounding flowers.
The poem's tone is one of unconditional support and positivity, cheering the seedling towards its flourishing with the blessings of natural elements like the moon, the sun, the soil, and water.

In Response to the Never-Ending Poem Prompt ‘SEED’

I am not gonna discourage you by telling you it is hard work to become a flower. Or that you have to stress yourself to stretch higher than the others.

I hope nobody plants a seed in you that other seedlings might deprive you of your sun. For the Light is already in you, you just need warmth and Gaia’s care to grow.

I am not gonna dispirit you while you’re still living in your cocoon, by making you small telling you you’re just a seed, unable to make the right choices.

Nor will I dictate to you which type of aliments you have to take, to grow in an appointed direction, for you to turn into the right flower.

I am not gonna impose on you what color you should become. And where you should take that color from, the beautiful bronze earth, the silver moonlight, or the golden sun.

I won’t depict you as not growing well, because the flowers around you color differently. Or that your scent is the wrong smell, not sweet enough to attract a bee or butterfly.

I’m just gonna apprise how unique you are, cheering you towards your flourishing. With the smile of the moon and the sun in your heart, the soil and the water to nourish you.

That however you grow out of your cocoon, we will welcome you in our midst. Between all other beautifully unique flowers, lovingly encouraging you, dear seedling, to bloom.

Stay safe and be well! 💕

This poem came into being after a nudge by Desireedriesenaar in her beautiful poem ‘Waiting for the Perfect Moment’.

Dear 🌱 Seedling

In Response to the Never-Ending Poem Prompt ‘SEED’

Waiting for the Perfect Moment

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