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Sturdy Roots

Withered cornhusks weigh on the mind

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Comment from Tom Horonzy
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I love fresh corn on the cob. It's a shame it only lasts a few months. Farming is a lost trade, as around where we live it was a bumper crop and now I cannot think of anyone tilling the earth. It's all about beef and horses.

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2025

Comment from CD Richards
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A pensive, thoughtful, yet optimistic poem.

It brings a smile to my face as it reminds me of one of many delightful lines from one of my favourite movies, Being There:

"As long as the roots are not severed, all is well. And all will be well in the garden."

Love the atmosphere you've created here. Well done.

Craig

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2025

Comment from Sanku
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Farmers have tough lives. Sometime when everything goes awry their crops fail and it is depressing . Their hopes are buried in the mulch .But then comes a new season fresh hopes.. I liked the way you juxtaposed a corn field and human emotions!

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2025

Comment from Enrico Langfordino
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What beautiful poetry PAMUSART. All through the seasons, and then hope at the end. Great poetry. Fanstory is my favourite poetry site. And, it is written so we are able to read it easily.

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2025

Comment from jake cosmos aller
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i liked this poem about plants and sturdy roots deep into the ground. I noticed the formating was a bit off - did you mean to break it after ten lines or so of text? see mt earlier comments I would have broken it into stanza breaks after four maybe five lines. easier for the reader to follow

 Comment Written 11-Mar-2025

Comment from kahpot
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Imagine one man thinking this and then we must imagine all the farmers that are in this man's situation, working for years only to have their crops thrown aways, then praying for the year to come, very well written and presented****kahpot

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2025

Comment from Michael Ludwinder
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Your poem is so powerful! I love how you use the a cornfield to show deep emotions! This is so creative. I could really feel the sadness in the beginning - but that ending brought so much hope. The idea of sturdy roots staying strong was such a great way to wrap it up! Your poem is full of meaning - really well done!

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2025

Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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I think you may have skipped a few seasons here to reap this harvest and those husks do look like feet. We have the Cassowary in England and they are amazing birds, I enjoyed your melodic poem Pam, love Dolly x x x x

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2025

Comment from Teri7
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Pam, I appreciate your notes. My husband has a degree in agriculture and we both worked in our local Farmers Home Administration many years ago. He made the loans, and I closed them. So, I can relate to so much of this poem, but your notes helped me to understand more. love and blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2025

Comment from Marilyn Hamilton
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At first when I was reading it I thought perhaps the man had the early stages of Alzheimers. Interesting poem, well written and smooth flowing. Leaving each reader to define what it means. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2025