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In Lavender Abandon
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In Lavender Abandon |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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 Part of my front yards garden delight...5-19-2006 In lavender abandon stretched toward the open road this rose of spring these cascading wonders of color expose their fragile elegance as you pass and look your dog leashed and eager I see from the window as you soften your vision inhaling the open petal invitation Heel to the notion I think to you across the lawn for this bloom is so transient a velvet that succumbs to minutes and through the dark and dangerous night will not linger Breathe it into reverence though your tether is bounding it is still and in its blooming cares not of mortal whim it would make me smile ----- 2000...2006 with small changes...thanks sissie for the help with the photo [This message has been edited by Martie (05-20-2006 06:58 PM).] |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Martie, this is gorgeous, as is the picture.  It's a keeper~ Melissa~ Intellectually I know that Canada is no better than any other country. Emotionally I KNOW that Canada is the best country in the world! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
YES! this is poetry and photography and the art of the heart all flowing together a keeper. What an incredibly beautiful, inviting garden. I could sit there for days and not care whatever went on outside that mini paradise. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
...the nastysturiums of memory, my memory, the ones that don't bloom in October, were a must, divided, multiplied, sanctified for May dreams, as May schemes to remind, rewind, reline time; and for this, ever grateful am I to that which is more, to what which is more, to evermore, in some evergreen, in ever love... knowing in kind your mind in line with mine....    |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Just like the flowers..precious and lovely..thank you.. Goldenrose. ''As the deer pants for steams of water, so my soul pants for you O God'' |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
lovely and so inviting, Martie... M |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
ah ::smiles:: Beautiful ! The picture The poem The poet Beautiful ! (((Precious Martie))) Thank you ! :: bows :: |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Martie thank you for this beauty! There is this flow of grace in your pen ... simply exquisite. Love and hugs. Margherita |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
you bloom in living purple through the gift of your words |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
much enjoyed this dear one....very well done. keep healing and keep writing. Tell Sis thanx for us..... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Miss Martie you have a lovely garden...if only my back yard looked so good...but I like it...James |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Welcome back Martie (b/c I haven't said that yet). The picture and poem are equally beautiful.. and made me laugh b/c I got a "non-compliance" letter from the home owners assiciation for the condition of my yard...Martha Stewart I am not. Funny thing is, I rent and have never received a copy of the "rules" that they were referring to in said letter...lol All that because I envy those of you that do have the ability to grow such beauty in your own yard..  "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Martie, I love this poem! It it transendent! ....jo |
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picturegramic Member
since 2006-05-16
Posts 112 |
Absolutely lovely. I really enjoyed the photo, the words and the walk. thanks for sharing this. picturegramic :) |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh! Martie! Martie! Martie!!! This is too much beauty for me to take in all at once! I will need to think of it the whole day in order to take it all in. I love the poem, the photo of your garden, the poet, Sunshine who helped you with the photo and the replies of everyone else! What a wonderful way for me to start my day! Thank you! We are supposed to be cheering you up, but you are cheering us up! - Owl |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, and I forgot to add, the exquisite title DEMANDS the poem to be read! Often a title is promising and then the poem doesn't match up to it, but your title leads into a poem that takes you much further into the feeling of abandonment into pure beauty! - Owl |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Martie, A gorgeous poem and exquisite yard! Full of life! Very meaningful poem... I think I will shelf this for future readings. Thank you. cathy |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MartieSis~ A beauty such as you should always be surrounded with beauty ... and it appears that you are !!! STUNNING .... your flowering thoughts lift my spirit~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Lovely poem from a lovely lady! Keep healing, Martie. |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
mind if I pitch a tent next to your garden  If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(smiles) Yay! Oh Martie, we're all sooooooooooo happy you're back and healing, as with any poem and your friendly heart, you take us away into poetic, fanciful abandons deep into the calyx of every flower and beyond, yay! (angel friendship hugs) I love this, dearest friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martie, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Martie - wonderful pooetry - wonderful picture - enjoyed this so very much - Paul |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
I would sit with you in lavendar abandon, and laugh as a child laughs; grinning with you, and, I would cry shedding tears, while sharing fears and joys as kaleidescope rainbows danced above and through.. in lavendar abandon I would sit with you languishing on such a day graced by your friendship and the light that shines my way... every time that you smile... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ohhh.....my goodness, Donna...you got me all teared up...and the rest of these replies...so touched me..I thank you! |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Martie, I read this when it was over in 37 and it's just gorgeous! just a beautiful piece for my day today |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oh my...Oh my..this is just SO beautiful Martie! Exquisite pic and words... Lovely you....I could almost catch the scent. A most wonderful write. Love, Nancy ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Martie, was just trying to reflect some of the light that you share with us everyday, back to you. Your words inspired, I am glad that mine could make you smile. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Martie, you are such a delight. To me it seems you speak with the beauty of the flowers, and with such elegance. Thank you so much for sharing your love and light with us. Hugs, Ethel  |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
"...these cascading wonders of color expose their fragile elegance..." just like the lyrical sense of your poetry! *hug* |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
I have always wanted a yard overflowing with flowers, but deserts and water shortages are not kind to flower gardens... thanks for sharing |
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