Life

A celebration of the truely wonderfull circle

Life

Life is like a flower

that starts out from a seed

it needs some love to make it grow

and help it to succeed

It becomes a tiny sapling

that plants its little roots

then from the stems

buds soon grow

with leaves and little shoots

As time goes by a petal forms

thats just how nature grows

before too long that little bud

evolves into a rose

A beautiful red flower

sits atop a loving stem

from Spring and all through Summer

till Autum comes and then

pure white frost adorns that once

so firey crimson head

then age begins to take its toll

and soon the Rose is dead

But while the flower was blooming

and nature forms the chain

her seed is being sown

And life begins again

Will Neill 2013

Author's Note

A celebration of life.

Reviews

[Richard Linsley III]

Three words: I love it! You are quickly becoming a favorite poet.

[Will Neill]

Richard, thanks. Did you get my mail about the subject you asked me about?...if not let me know ok.
Will

[Richard Linsley III]

I got it and thanks!

[Woody]

I missed your writes Will. you've been dormant for too long. this one I don't know. and a wonderfully penned ode to Nature. really gorgeous, Will.

[Will Neill]

I'm still around.

[Woody]

I see you around and check on your writing and don't find new writes.

[Will Neill]

I don't post on here any more Woody, I have lots of new stuff but its reserved for another site, most of which will be released soon. Check out my Facebook page, most of what I have written lately is featured (partly) on it. Give me your email if you want to read some of it, (I have a contract with a publisher but You can check some out for free) I hope to post some new poems and stories again soon.
Take Care.
Will

[Woody]

thanks a lot Will. I'm sad you've gone somewhere else. I'll check your facebook page. and I'm texting my Email address.

[Shane Mohamed]

This is beautiful and so true. From God's gifts upon us is that he can create new life from what has died before, just as your metaphor that from autumn later on spring comes and the cycle starts over. It's simple and captivating. I was really drawn in. I think that you're a great and well-rounded writer; you can create something out of nothing. I might have reviewed this before, but thanks for sharing anyway.

[Will Neill]

Thanks Shane, It doesnt matter if you reviewed this before I appriciate all comments.
Take Care.....and just let each day take care of its self.
Will

[Jennesis]

I loved the progression and flow here!

[Will Neill]

Jennesis, Thank you for your kind review.
Will

[Beccy]

'I am not a poet, merely a writer.' Not so, this is lovely.

Beccy.

[Will Neill]

Beccy, thank you.
Will

[Great Aunt Astri]

I really enjoyed this poem, with its theme, beat and rhymes. I sincerely hope it is love that keeps things ticking. Sometimes I get a bit cynical. But I like to believe that love is like a rose and that a rose works on love!

[Will Neill]

Thank you Aunt for your kind words.
Will

[Kelly Scheppers]

Have you ever heard Bette Midler's song, "The Rose"? This reminded me of it...such an eloquent writing, Will. Lovely rhyming, too.

Please write more!

[Will Neill]

Kelly, that is one of the best song's I have ever listened to, maybe it did influence me in a sublime way-who knows-but I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Will

[Deidre]

This is a beautiful symbolism of life, thoughtfully and eloquently written. I particularly enjoyed the last stanza on life's continuous cycle. Looking forward to reading more of your poetry.

[Will Neill]

Thank you Deidre for your kind review, mostly I am a story writer, have a read of some if you have a mind to.
Will

[Southern Cross]

Beautiful imagery and love the flow of words and rhyme.

[Will Neill]

Thank you for your review, I am not a poet, merley an writer.
Will