Because it seems to be spring and nearing summer, yet it's only March (in the eighties this week), I've been thinking of seeds, yes the kind that go into the earth, but after some musing, I wonder if we could change some thoughts and ponder those seeds that are planted in people, young ones and older ones, too!
And, did you know that right here in Colorado is the Ft. Knox of seed vaults? Here's an article from NPR about it! And, here's a later one on YouTube! I wonder if there is a Ft. Knox of seed vaults in our brains, keeping everything the same MO, no allowing for intervention and change? Or, could there be newly modified "seeds", known or unknown, sitting, waiting to be introduced?
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| Here is my older granddaughter, age one! She'll be 17 in a few weeks! What seeds have grown in her? |
I’m always Questioning
Is there safety in seeds?
Are they ingrown,
With an earthbound slide
That’s theirs alone?
My wistful wonder,
like human choice,
Would violets prefer
A rose’s voice?
Linda Baie ©
Did you know that this Friday, March 20th is the International Day of Happiness?
Grab some "happy" this week everyone! I imagine we all need it!
Oh that first line "Is there safety in seeds?" Great opener!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Marcie, a question we need to answer!
DeleteLovely pondering here Linda, on metaphors of seeds within us humans, seems like a good place to rest in thought for a while and reflect… Thanks for your poem, pics, and inviting some happiness for all!
ReplyDeleteFeeling like even a bit of happy goes a long way, Michelle! The changes in these recent years connected me to seeds sown. Thank you!
Delete'Yes, what about that vault of seeds? "Is there safety in seeds?" I'm wondering if we will need them soon to start the world over. Those kids grow up so fast. My grandson is almost a year an a half and is almost walking!
ReplyDeleteI do agree that those seeds we know are those so important to remember, Janice! What a great point to ponder! Thank you! It is hard to believe your grandson is that old. I remember when you shared that he had arrived!
DeleteThought provoking post! Ft. Knox of seed vaults in our brains -- love it and your wistful questioning. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jama, I've been so worried about our weather here that thoughts of how the waiting seeds are doing made me connect with other seeds, too!
DeleteIn a town near ours, there's an old bank that has been converted into a nursery, of all things. And it has a "seed vault;" it stores seeds in the old safe deposit boxes and a lot of them are lovely heirlooms and people swap them and stuff. It's really, really cool.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your poem - the unanswerable questions of what is saved within a seed - and is that what it wants? WOULD violets prefer a rose's voice? Or is that our humanity overlaying simple "abiding" with our need for options? What marvelous questions.
That is wonderful to know about that new "seed vault", Tanita. What caring and creative people must be there to consider the future so wisely! Thanks for your kind words! Somehow, the thoughts of seeds has set me imagining them, and the areas they encompass!
DeleteThank goodness for the seed vault! So important. And how can that grandgirl be turning 17? She's got her grandmother's seeds in her for sure. xo
ReplyDeleteWell, I do Agree about the seed vault, and to use that ageless phrase, "Time Flies", Irene. Thanks for coming by!
DeleteYour poem is for pondering ... literally and metaphorically. I always love introducing little people to the wonders of planting seeds and growing plants.
ReplyDeleteSorry I'm late, Alice. I've been out all afternoon! Thanks, I do agree! It is special to work in the garden with those young ones!
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Oh, so much to ponder and chew on here!
And now I'm off to read about the Colorado vault — thank you!
Hi Linda, Like everyone else your pondering on seeds starts me thinking (as well as enjoying your poem). I did a lot with seeds when I taught my garden club students and asked them yearly: "Are seeds alive or dead?" I got some interesting answers. I heard it was 86 in Fort Collins this afternoon! Yikes! You guys went from winter to summer!
ReplyDeleteYou BRING the happy, Linda - and we sure appreciate it. Thanks for scattering and sharing seeds of hope & curiousity. Precious pic of your granddaughter; how is she turning 17 already?! xo
ReplyDeleteLinda, I love the questions about seeds, for plants and in people, and your thoughtful thinking about this topic, which is illustrated so well in the title of your poem. "I’m always Questioning" Perfect! Thanks for the links to the seed bank stories. I'm off to read/view now.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Karen, Carol, Robyn, & Denise! I'm glad to share some 'seed' questions for everyone. It's been a crazy busy day, and I hope to catch up tomorrow! As for that time thing, Robyn. Your grands are growing, too, I know. It's amazing how fast it happens! She's been looking at colleges, preparing. . .
ReplyDeleteI love the phrase "wistful wonder," Linda! Thanks for encouraging so much curiosity in your post.
ReplyDeleteI connected with "Would violets prefer a rose's voice." My violet is starting to bloom. And somehow, despite my black thumb, it is happy and offers me purple blossoms as a gift every spring. Your grandie is adorable. How e hold onto those moments forever :)
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