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2islander2
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0 posted 2008-04-25 11:40 AM


The lemon trees
just flourish in the heart,
they don’t care to grow in Israel
or Palestine,
they just flourish in the heart,
they just give lemons
for everyone who needs.

Sometimes men cut their roots
cause they think
that lemon trees
are not patriotic enough
but lemon trees keep on flourishing in the heart.

[This message has been edited by 2islander2 (04-27-2008 03:22 AM).]

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2islander2
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1 posted 2008-04-25 11:41 AM


don't ask the trees to know the borders, they flourish anywhere.
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2 posted 2008-04-25 11:54 AM


I have a beautiful lemon tree in my back yard that gives me all the lemons I can use (all year) I love trees of every kind. They do grow in the heart.
                              Ida

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3 posted 2008-04-25 11:58 AM


Thank You Ida for your nice comment, it is a story about a palestinian woman whom lemon trees are a threat for israelis...They want to cut them but she defends herself...Very nice movie...
Seoulair
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4 posted 2008-04-25 02:54 PM


Always beautiful. And this one, esp profound..
love the read.

2islander2
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5 posted 2008-04-25 03:46 PM


Thank you seoul, it's always nice to read your comments.

  yann

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6 posted 2008-04-25 06:36 PM


Many things in life can be physically taken away from us, however, they can still remain with us if, as you have so poignantly expressed, we hold them in our .


EA

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7 posted 2008-04-25 07:17 PM


interesting write and illuminating explanation...we should all pray for the prosperity of such trees...everywhere
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8 posted 2008-04-25 07:50 PM


Beautifully expressed as usual.  Somethings can't be taken from us as long as we keep them in our hearts.
sharyn

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9 posted 2008-04-25 09:21 PM


Yann... you write such lovely words.. love RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

Caliban
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10 posted 2008-04-25 09:34 PM


Simply told, but beautifully expressed. (If that makes sense ) Very nice write.

Alex

Muna seasaimid le ceartas, ní sheasfaidh ceartas linn - Francis Bacon

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11 posted 2008-04-27 02:57 AM


Yann,

This is so wonderful.  A keeper of a poem for sure.  I really like it.

Alison

2islander2
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12 posted 2008-04-27 03:24 AM


Dear alison, I'm glad you enjoyed my poem and glad too about your nice comment.

have a nice day
   yann

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13 posted 2008-04-27 03:35 AM


and there's nothing better than fresh squeezed lemonade....though it's hard on your teeth.
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