Roots of a Honeysuckle Bush
I’m from the soft blades of grass
in between my toes
And the red dirt that I never touched with my hands
I’m from humidity and confliction
Both outside the house and at the core
I’m from long car rides and confusion
Sleeping in Walmart parking lots
I’m from no Halloween costumes and no furniture
But I’m also from the smell of closed books as they
opened
New opportunities arising
Fueling my imagination and sparking interest in greatness
I’ve always wanted to stand out
Not sit down
Like a honeysuckle bush amidst weeds and dandelions
I want to be seen
I want to explore like my childhood feet
Run through this world barefooted
But I keep stepping on fire ant hills
No matter what I do
The stinging pain and ambition will not cease.
About this poem
This poem is about growing up poor in rural Alabama. This poem is not about the pain wrought from my hardships, instead it is about how perseverance through struggles can foster positive growth, and can serve as passionate motivation. I see my childhood as an advantage, I've seen life in a different way than many people I know today, and expressing that unique perspective is important to me.
Written on December 09, 2021
Submitted by HarrisonKennedy on July 27, 2022
Modified on May 01, 2023
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 794 |
Words | 172 |
Stanzas | 20 |
Stanza Lengths | 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 |
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