Blackberry

Blackberry,

Heavy,

In root of essence and sustenance,

Essential and covered with,

A seed for you and I.

A blackberry to nourish

It's seen the worst in mankind.

When planted, we'd hope the root would prosper and grow,

Heritage

Clarity

The blackberry masks the taste

Of chaotic state

In a place that masquerades as stable and safe

And till this day,

I can't sleep a wink,

Knowing the number who've drank the poison.

Even in polar night, in the dark, in my heart I know the berry shines

I know sun shines

I'd urge it to batten down the hatches,

To survive through the winter

Pinnacle of a reoccurring nightmare

Staring at each of us in Lincoln's Reflecting Pool,

Refracted in mirrors

The blackberry overlooked,

Mistook and misunderstood

Not as tart as one would assume.

Blackberry breached soil

It struggles,

But blooms.

Reviews

[Zephyr]

Lots of meanings run through your words.
But excluding the beginning and the end, I couldn't grasp the middle part. Well its not the poet's fault, but the reader's.
Nice theme and a stunning picture.

To be true, I often find it difficult to unlock many poems. Well I have to work on that:)

[Ty]

This one's a bit heavy. The Blackberry is any marginalized community or entity, as well as a force or form to shield; a double entendre. Nevertheless, many thanks for dropping by.

[Zephyr]

Thank you Ty for the explanation.
And also a big thanks for taking my words in the right way.
Love your optimism:)

[Nariko]

This was such a breathless poem

[Pragati Chaudhary]

Sooo beautiful
The poetic composition is very well written.

[Darkswing]

The poem and the image uploaded is quite intriguing. You have an awesome way with words! Loved it so much!

[Coyote Poetry]

The artwork and words. Amazing Ty. You made the reader believe and see in vision the description. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Metaphantom]

I wouldn't expect everyone to understand the connection of what you are using the BlackBerry analogy for, and every amazing word placed properly where it needs to be. So eloquent, so deep, and such a pleasant read. Thank you, and Namaste

[Ty]

Sometimes these things are over reader's heads. Can't change that. But it resonates with some, like yourself. Many thanks.

[ElizaB]

Thank you for entering.

Is the blueberry symbolic for love?

I particularly like the lines:

It struggles,
But blooms.

[Ty]

The Blackberry is any marginalized community or entity. As well as a force or form to shield.

[emmajoy]

Seems a metaphor or two here. Mainly perhaps that the Fruit of the Tree dies back a while - as Life does, sometimes good or bad, calm or stressful.. bright and happy or dark and dreary. Time brings changes, hope.. then, sadly the opposite. Tis how it is.

Extraordinary picture.

[Ty]

The Blackberry is any marginalized community or entity. As well as a force or form to shield. Double entendre. Many thanks for dropping in.

[emmajoy]

Apologies, didn''t understand the word, therefore my words are irrelevant. However, learned something new, never a bad thing.

[Ty]

Please, no need to apologies. The beauty of this community, everyone learns. Always.

[Najam Us Saher]

It struggles but blooms...Very touching line which conveys a nice message. I liked the concept, the description of the tree.

[Ty]

Many thanks for dropping by my friend.

[Najam Us Saher]

You're welcome.