A Seed to be Planted

by John Ciardi

A good question is never answered.
It is not a bolt to be tightened into place
but a seed to be planted
and to bear more seed
toward the hope of greening
the landscape of idea.    

 

 

Note: Today is the birthday of the poet John Ciardi who was born on this day in 1916. 

Today's Garden words were featured on the podcast:

Words inspired by the garden are the sweetest, most beautiful words of all.
John Ciardi, an American poet, translator, and etymologist. This specific photo captures him at the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference in 1955.
John Ciardi, an American poet, translator, and etymologist. This specific photo captures him at the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference in 1955.

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