A Love Like Black Walnuts
A Harvest That's Worth It
A love like black walnuts -
The effort is worth it.
A labor of love,
Leaving stains that last a lifetime.
So many layers to work through
It can sometimes feel futile,
But when you get through the shell,
The complex center - there is nothing quite like it.
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Calista Marchand-Nazzaro
Always learning and always evolving. I’m a creative, an idea person, a thinker, a dreamer, and working on being a doer. Many interests. Varied content. Food. Sustainability. Comedy. Poetry. Music.
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This is stunning. I love the layers and the imagery in this.
So unique and full of heart’
Love this ⭐️👌👍
You have described what shelling a walnut is spot on, and comparing it to love was brilliant. Nicely Done!!1
Ah, the experience of it! So simple - so intense! Loved it.
Love this entry! Nice to meet you. I'm Bill (or Bolt). This is a great entry in the challenge. ⚡💙⚡
Very creative poem. Describing the effort it takes to get to a black walnut which is considerable at best to the labor of love and when you get to the center of it, it is so worth it. Well Done!!!
Beautifully written, I appreciate the depth and thoughtfulness of your words.