New growth comes after the harsh, bitter winter –
with its biting frosts and stinging ice
New growth – without it, hope and faith are stunted
survival, potential threatened
New growth heralding strength, survival, life extending,
growing taller, reaching higher
New growth testifying vibrant health inside and out
becoming more
so much more
than the beginning every imagined
New growth worth living the winter
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord,
whose trust is the Lord.
He is like a tree planted by water,
that sends out its roots by the stream,
and does not fear when heat comes,
for its leaves remain green,
and is not anxious in the year of drought,
for it does not cease to bear fruit.” (Jeremiah 17: 7-8)
New growth…I’m ready for some myself. When I try to do scary things, I feel like my faith is so small, but after those things, I realize that God is always bigger than I knew. So it’s worth it. Love these thoughts of yours!
New growth in the spring is such a great reminder that we all can grow after a harsh season. I love the fact that new growth is tender, even after the bitter winter. Beautiful reflection on hope and renewal!
That is a fantastic verse to accompany the poem.
My favorite time of year – when the new growth appears at the end of winter/beginning of spring.
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Blessings, Milady – and so delightful to visit your brave haven raising Godly men! Your free verse paints eloquent pictures – love how you’ve weaved the Scriptures in, too. So glad you visited me and my china cups at the Writer’s Reverie. Don’t suppose you get to do too many tea parties with your boys, but hope you take the time to indulge yourself . . . Joy!
Kathy