When Apples Turn to Ash

By Rowan

A vast world frozenĀ in the hold of time,
slowly gaining momentum with each turn.
Fruit aging to its pivotal prime,
then to fall to ashes in a decorative urn.

Rays of gold open the glory of morning
to face the blessing of a new day.
But across mountains, black clouds are storming,
rolling through greenlands over way.

Young and vibrant in the tiny seed,
instilling roots in fertile soil.
Developing into the stage of maturity,
passions let no other being foil.

To fall or be plucked from a sacred tree,
to survive or to wither as the rose.
A divine fate no human may forsee,
a path in which fate chose.

Strength that wilts as the petals fall,
but regained in the life of next.
And as the storm surrenders its thrall,
a life within the sun reflects.

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Copyright 2010 Rowan
Published on Wednesday, June 9, 2010.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • A former member wrote: Beautiful.

  • A former member wrote: Beautiful =)

  • alex herewane On Wednesday, June 16, 2010, alex herewane (149)By person wrote:

    What is, is what is and you have the courage to accept this as a part of death and rebirth, apples turn to ashe and ashe folds back into the particles that makes up the universe,the Sunshine's and reflects the life within. I'm probably way of the mark., it's just how I read this piece. Which by the way is excellent

  • AtlaS On Sunday, June 13, 2010, AtlaS (49)By person wrote:

    i really like your style. the way you touch base with the beauty and innocence of things and then remind the reader of their demise. great write rowan

  • A former member wrote: chaotic and peacefull at the same time...beautifully written.........thanks for sharing

  • lupus tenebrae On Wednesday, June 9, 2010, lupus tenebrae (860)By person wrote:

    A very entrancing write, life becomes death, then through death new life is born, well done I enjoyed the magnificent imagery. Scholar

  • HeadpatSlut On Wednesday, June 9, 2010, HeadpatSlut (257)By person wrote:

    Hypnotic, yet another amazing write Rowan, thanks for posting. :) Scholar

  • Wiccad On Wednesday, June 9, 2010, Wiccad (124)By person wrote:

    This is beautiful, of life and death. The meadowlands await. Your words are inspiring. Blessed Be )0(

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