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I Come From Earth
by L. G. Figgins → (All Poetry by L. G. Figgins)
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I come from the earth, it lingers under my nails

No delicate flower wilting under the sun
I bear the weight of the world, and it has made me strong

I am wheat stock, sturdy yet yielding

I have built my life from nothing, I have risen and fallen many times
My leaven a loving heart and tireless faith

Those who have tripped me, have brought themselves down
As bitter, fruitless yeast

I am a pregnant loaf full of life, kneaded from adversity
My children were born of pain, and share my strength

I come from earth, and I am salt...

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Reviewed by Henry Lefevre
Reviewed on March 18, 2005
A very good poem from the salt of the earth. NaCl?

Hank

Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on March 16, 2005
This is so unique and stirring
it roars, and at the same time is gentle solid
bravo
pax A

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on March 16, 2005
Oh, my, Linda... What a discovery you are. With very poetic style you speak with the kind of honesty that refreshes, teaches and is enviable to those who wear a mask, I should think.

"No delicate flower wilting under the sun
I bear the weight of the world, and it has made me strong"

Those two lines rather took my breath away, so drawn to their bold truths they are. Reading this felt like waking up. You have a gift! katy xox

Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on March 15, 2005
Another outstanding write. Excellent metaphors, imagery. Fantastic, Linda. Exceptional. ~~Nordette

Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on March 15, 2005
well done

Reviewed on March 15, 2005
Linda,

Grand, meaningful line: "I am a pregnant loaf full of life, kneaded from adversity ... "; succinctly superb write!!

Blessings,

Robert

Reviewed on March 15, 2005
Yes, this poem tastes of the fertile ground it has been rooted upon, then sprouted, then bloomed, and then gave and shared fruit... and will again and again.
Love&Light*
Alexandra*

Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)
Reviewed on March 15, 2005
It's great that you are able
to look at yourself this way.

Nicely written piece.

Blessings,
Joseph

Reviewed by Emeka Nwogu
Reviewed on March 15, 2005
Linda, this is an excellent write. Remember, the righteous falls seven times, but the Lord bears her up. 'those who tripped you/have brought themselves down' I resonance with this one. Great, Linda.

Emeka Nwogu

Reviewed by Barbara Terry
Reviewed on March 15, 2005
Very inspiring Linda. A very good poem from a very good lady. Thnx for sharing hon, I enjoyed it immensely. May the Lord be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love, peace, & (((HUGS))), Barbie

"If I have to...Then I may as well be."


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