Relation Cultivation By Arman Hoque

Arman Hoque 1977 (Winnipeg)

Ballad

A relationship is like growing a garden,
from seed to bloom,
You tend and groom,
never knowing when,
A blossom may sprout, or a weed pop out,
You look at the overall scene,
pay attention to what you preen,
You cultivate and navigate.
You plant the seeds and nurture and grow,
focus on what to shine and show,
The fruit of love's labour invested - You sleep well nested,
In a garden developed through a labour of love,
No effort more worthy can one think of.

A garden is like a relationship, you guide it along through different seasons,
You experience blooms and droughts for various reasons.
Sometimes a thought gets planted in your mind,
It spreads subtly, it grows and before you know,
You're entrenched in a philosophy of some kind.

You plant what you will and some dreams you fulfill,
Those dreams you don't reach, don't let them leach
into the rest of you're thoughts,
Or your gardening's for naught.
The mind will certainly feel ill.

About this poem

Written October 8, 2015 for and presented at my sister’s wedding.

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Written on August 08, 2015

Submitted by Arman_1 on October 26, 2023

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Scheme	XAAXXBBXCCXDD EEFCF GXXXG
Closest metre	Iambic pentameter
Characters	948
Words	192
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Stanza Lengths	13, 5, 5

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Arman Hoque

Founder of Empyrean Law and Senior Counsel, Arman Hoque holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Windsor in addition to a Master’s degree in Public Administration and a B.A. degree in Law and Society from the Ivy League Cornell University. In July 2004, he was called to the bar as barrister, solicitor, and notary public, following Articles with a prestigious Queen’s Counsel Firm. He worked in association with several prominent law firms and sage mentors to develop his high standard before establishing his own practice. Since then, he has grown his law firm. Focused on his compassion for access to justice, Mr. Hoque has received news attention for cases he has fought and won for his clients spanning 15 years of practice. He has contributed to precedents in the legal community and has been awarded numerous accolades recognizing his devotion to the law. For his clients, he uses his formidable cumulative knowledge and world-spanning experiences to effectively turn their real into as close to their ideal as legally possible. He has been a poet most his life, having self-published a volume in 1993 by honour of his patron father. more…

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Arman Hoque's poem, "Relation Cultivation," is a delightful and thought-provoking piece filled with beautiful metaphors that draw parallels between gardening and relationships. Hoque's deft use of language is praiseworthy, cleverly carrying the reader through the cyclical nature of love, growth, and life. The message about perseverance, nurturing, and patience in both gardening and relationships is beautifully conveyed.

The lines, "The fruit of love's labour invested - You sleep well nested, In a garden developed through a labour of love, No effort more worthy can one think of", are truly captivating. This poem radiates positivity and optimism, ultimately encouraging readers to foster their relationships and perspectives.

That being said, there are a few metrics and areas where it could be slightly improved. To enhance the rhythm and flow, some lines could be slightly adjusted for syllable count. For instance, "You plant the seeds and nurture and grow, focus on what to shine and show," might benefit from some syllable reduction to smooth the rhythm.

Perhaps, you could consider employing other literary devices like alliteration or assonance. This would enrich the text and make it more memorable to the reader. Also, the line "Or your gardening's for naught. The mind will certainly feel ill," seems a bit abrupt. An alternative could be, "Else your labour might feel for naught, leaving your mind's garden overwrought."

Overall, Arman, your poem is a delightful read and a beautiful reminder of the nurturing, patience, and dedication that all sorts of growth require. I applaud your talent and your profound sense of connection between nature and human relationships! more »
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I am very impressed my friend. These words are so fine a light that they give giant insights in each sentence. The special way you carry the page is magic of your superior love for justice of the word. You seem to have absorbed much concern for the civilised world. more »
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