Seed-- The boy I loved/had the veins of the ancient./He…
““Seed-- The boy I loved/had the veins of the ancient./He was eighteen, but also/a hundred and eighty,/Biblical and stubborn/as stone lodged/in the earth./ When the seed/spit its way to my womb,/I wanted to farm it,/watch over its growth,/ and I was the mother,/ my body the soil,/ and so it was my/ soil to keep./ My soil to keep./And I would tend it/ myself, root out/ the weeds, rake/ the dirt back/ and forth, smooth/ and soil over and/ over and over and over/ with my two bare hands.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Nurturing one's inner potential requires active, hands‑on care, confronting obstacles, and continual self‑cultivation.
In simple terms: Cultivate your inner seed with care.
Key Takeaway
Tend your inner growth deliberately.
Themes
self‑growth
care
perseverance
nature
motherhood
Mood
introspective
motivational
earthy
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative projects
- personal healing
- mental health
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
personal development
inner strength
organic metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner seeds need your attention now?
- How do you balance nurturing yourself with external duties?
A Different Perspective
Self‑care can become obsessive and neglect external responsibilities.