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Little flower sprout

I am a 'little flower sprout', Watered-down with love, Sunned with joy, Aired with peace.
I am in this circle of life.
Some have tried to trample on me,
Some have tried to burn me and some, to uproot me...

My seedling ages are behind me but never forgotten. On to the next,
I have a dream...
That one day I'll nurture a magnificent garden,

Till my comforter comes for me, I am, About to bloom,
A little sprout,
A little sprout,
My name is favour.
This is because I am highly favoured.

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/5 stars, line edit: "My seedling ages are behind me but never forgotten" could be revised to "My seedling days are behind me but never forgotten" for smoother flow.

The poem "Little Flower Sprout" is a lovely, uplifting piece that speaks to the resilience and hope of the human spirit. The imagery of a small sprout being watered with love, sunned with joy, and aired with peace is both vivid and poignant, and sets the tone for the rest of the poem. The use of the first-person perspective gives the poem a personal touch and allows the reader to connect with the speaker on a deeper level.

The lines "Some have tried to trample on me, / Some have tried to burn me and some, to uproot me..." are particularly powerful, as they convey the struggles and obstacles that the speaker has faced in life. Despite these challenges, however, the speaker remains steadfast in her dream of nurturing a magnificent garden, and this persistence is truly inspiring.

The repeated use of the phrase "A little sprout" adds a nice touch of repetition and reinforces the theme of growth and progress. The final lines, "My name is favour. / This is because I am highly favoured," offer a note of positivity and self-affirmation that leaves the reader feeling uplifted and encouraged.

Overall, "Little Flower Sprout" is a well-crafted poem that celebrates the resilience and determination of the human spirit. The suggested line edit of "My seedling days are behind me but never forgotten" helps to improve the flow of the poem and make it even more engaging for the reader.

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I really like the metaphor of the gardener being a comforter. I also get the impression that this metaphor takes a step further and is religious, making God both gardener and comforter. I am sure that is a message that people of faith would appreciate.

If I could make a suggestion, it would be to consider making the first long line into two lines. Breaking it up may be visually a little tidier, if that makes sense. Most of the rest of the lines are relatively short, so one really long line at the start seems a little off. This is just my suggestion, feel free to ignore if that doesn't fit the direction you want to go with the poem.

Take care,
Kelsey

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