Meanwhile, Melody Muses…

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A Single Seed

The trick is to know what to discard, for husks do not good bedfellows make. A discerning mind will swallow only what is digestible, tossing overboard what will only clog arteries and disrupt metabolism and consume energy needed elsewhere. True sustenance requires dedication, for only the heart of the matter is worth cracking into. Letting…

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The trick is to know what to discard,

for husks do not good bedfellows make.

A discerning mind will swallow only what is digestible,

tossing overboard what will only clog arteries

and disrupt metabolism

and consume energy needed elsewhere.

True sustenance requires dedication,

for only the heart of the matter

is worth cracking into.

Letting go means being willing to risk

relinquishing good for better,

and better for best.

Releasing is an act of faith –

for only empty hands can grasp good gifts,

only expectant hearts can recognize

the profundity of a single

seed…

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Responses to “A Single Seed”

  1. Caddo Veil

    The last 5 lines really nail it–the part about “empty hands” makes me think of a Joyce Meyer teaching: something about if we’re hanging on to what’s familiar, it’s awfully hard to reach for God’s “Better and Best”. Bless you today–love, Caddo

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    1. melodylowes

      He did! THanks, Caddoh

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  2. momentswithmillie

    I love this poem. It is exquisite.

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    1. melodylowes

      Thanks, Millie – nice, coming from a wordsmith like yourself…

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  3. Gallivanta

    The photo is a gem as are the words. How did you catch that seed dropping from the bird’s beak?

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    1. melodylowes

      Pure concentration! (Okay, pure luck. But don’t let that get around, please.) 🙂

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  4. David Herbert

    Reblogged this on The Jog.

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  5. David Herbert

    A great poem. Thank you.

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    1. melodylowes

      Thank you, David!

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  6. Petro Neagu

    That is one cute little bird and an awesome shot 🙂 Thanks for stopping by my humble blog 🙂

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    1. melodylowes

      Thanks, Petro! And – you’re very welcome! 🙂

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  7. Robert Rife

    Melody, I always enjoy the theological reflection available to us through your own poetic ones.

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    1. melodylowes

      Thanks, Rob. 🙂

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  8. tinamhunt

    To stand at the edge and finally let go. Freedom.

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    1. melodylowes

      Terrifying. But as you say, incredibly freeing!

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  9. Debbie

    Wow, I knew I would come here and find just the lesson I needed. and that photo, Melody, is really precious! Thank you so much!

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    1. melodylowes

      Thanks Debbie! 🙂

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  10. I HAVE A VOICE

    a smart way to remind me between judgment and condemning between error and sin– the husk of desires and intent are different to me. Your writing is a watershed of light!

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    1. melodylowes

      Wow – thanks… I learn through thinking of and discovering the thoughts of others – we learn in community, don’t we?

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  11. journeyintopoetry

    This is such a wonderful poem with so many words of wisdom wrapped in it.

    I am printing this out to keep.

    Christine

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    1. melodylowes

      Thanks Christine for that encouragement!

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