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sewasham
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0 posted 2008-06-20 11:37 PM


The Flower (For Marge)

There is a flower that can be found
Rising up through rocky ground
Struggling to survive each day
Braving storms that come its way

The wind and rain may do their best
To put this flower to the test
It may wilt a bit, but then
The next day it will bloom again

Against the harshness of the land
This tiny flower will dare to stand
There before the whole world’s eyes
As if to say “I still will rise”

Like that flower you too will grow
Past the troubles you now know
The Lord above will shelter you
Giving strength to see you through

He’ll provide a loving light
Guiding you through darkest night
Beyond the tears and all the pain
In His care you will remain

When you feel you might give up
He’ll be there to fill your cup
With blessings only He can send
Like a warm hug from a friend

It may be hard but you’ll endure
Like that flower so small and pure
In the end we’ll hear from you
“It’s all okay ‘cause I’ll rise too”


© Copyright 2008 Stephen E. Washam - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2008-06-21 01:40 AM


This is beautiful and so loving.  I hope you don't mind, but I am putting the link in her thread.  

You are special.

A

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2 posted 2008-06-21 04:11 AM


Dear Stephen, what a loving tribute you share here for our dear Marge! Enjoyed your words very much, as they are permeated with love and trust.
May she stand tall in the wind and quickly bloom anew.

Love,
Margherita

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3 posted 2008-06-21 10:28 AM


Very Beautiful!

ARCTIC WIND

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4 posted 2008-06-21 03:02 PM


Steve:  What a lovely tribute to Marge and
her strong spirit. She will be so touched when she reads this. Thanks for writing it!

Betty Lou

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5 posted 2008-06-21 06:21 PM


Steve, how special this poem is. I hope our Marge gets to see it soon. Nicely done.
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6 posted 2008-06-22 04:21 PM


What a lovely gift to Marge. You are such a wonderful, caring spirit, Stephen.
                                 Ida

sewasham
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7 posted 2008-06-23 09:15 AM


Thanks to all for the comments. I hope Marge will be back with us full time soon. Take care and Have fun. Steve


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8 posted 2008-06-23 05:02 PM


DearDearFriend~

The wind and rain may do their best
To put this flower to the test
It may wilt a bit, but then
The next day it will bloom again

Against the harshness of the land
This tiny flower will dare to stand
There before the whole world’s eyes
As if to say “I still will rise”

It may be hard but you’ll endure
Like that flower so small and pure
In the end we’ll hear from you
“It’s all okay ‘cause I’ll rise too”


Steve~
My eyes may weep, but my Spirit soars with the knowing of friends like you~
I am determined to 'rise again' ...~

Your private email to me was PRICELESS and I thank you from the heart of my little bottom for your thoughts and blessings~
You are proof to me that my judgment in tender friends is spot on~

Love and *Huglets*
~*Marge*~


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sewasham
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9 posted 2008-06-23 08:40 PM


Marge,

Just seeing you posting here again makes us all feel much better. You have no idea how much you've been missed. Keep getting stronger and we'll look forward to you being back in full swing before long. Take care. Steve


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