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spiked Senior Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 873Hammond, La USA 
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I looked at the Garden Through rose colored glasses And through these eyes I could clearly see there was beauty. I looked at the garden Seeing colors so bright Sparkle and shine A beauty in light I looked at the garden A wondered what would be If I removed these rose glasses Allowing me to see That my vision was hindered Not clear and true Shaded from darkness Clouded from view I saw what I wanted Not what was ahead Imagined it gleaming Was dying instead Decaying before me I covered the pain Used rose colored visions To cover the stains I now admit madness Give in to the sane No rose colored glasses To keep out the rain. Accept the deflection For clearly I’ll see That what I was seeking Was really in me |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Lovely work here--a study of self-realization...reminds me of Joni Mitchell's words... "We are stardust, we are golden, and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden..." |
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Christopher J Member
since 2000-06-21
Posts 94 |
such excellent analogies...unfortunately it is often so true....i found this a sad poem...well done! |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Great poem! The garden is inside of us. It's the only reality, Ellie Summers haunting melody that awakens the butterflies, calling them to join the dance in their silent song of praise to God. ellie LeJeune |
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spiked Senior Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 873Hammond, La USA |
Thank you all for the kind words. They mean so much. Rich |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
beautiful walk in the garden you took us on wonderful wisdom in those last lines well written work take care, jm |
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linda munday Member
since 2000-06-17
Posts 315Adelaide, Australia |
Lovely work spike, being a landscaper myself, I love gardening comparisons. You have pulled this one off (glasses) nicely. Linda M. |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
yes! I like!  ~Heather |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
I like it too. Thanks. Pete |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Spike, This is very insightful, so much enjoyed, thank you for sharing. Love, Cerenity |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
WOW powerful stuff, very good read...well done Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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jamesjiao Member
since 2000-04-12
Posts 268Backwaters of Avalon |
Well, Spiky, we all need to sit down, and think about ourselves, that's what I always do, you have realized your feelings well.. I would like to share a corner of your garden as well, good stuff. - James The beauty of nature is displayed, not through itself, but through the creatures dwelling within its bosom. |
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