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Ode to a Flower Shop
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Ode to a Flower Shop |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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(For those of you who don't know, I own a flower shop and this poem just blossomed...after working hard all day....er, I know I usually write free verse, but this just came out rhyming...oh, and hugs to everyone!) Ode to a Flower Shop There are baskets and baskets and vases galore there are stuffed Easter bunnies sitting plump on the floor There are tulips in colors that you haven’t fathomed and ones that are feathered like birds, just imagine There are daffodil faces so perfectly cast that they warm up the room like the sun on the grass There is purple hydrangea full and robust and dainty pink roses for sweetness a must A flower shop blooming so full of perfume that it wears ode to springtime to freshen the room Do you like blue of iris with nostalgic heather we have it here no matter the weather A flower shop’s magic is in smiles that it brings to be part of the music makes everyone sing. |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Wonderful Poem -- hahah you have my eyes watering and I am starting to sneeze so vividly have you painted my allergy hahah. This is delightful, Martie. netswan |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I wish I could see your flower shop. They certainly are magical places because everything brings delight, as you do with your verses. Liz |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh, Martie~  What a beautiful bouquet you wrote. I feel like the Florist just delivered ! You're wonderful ! Love you to pieces, Sis. A certain swell guy sent me flowers today and I LOVED them. I love florists ! Is there a National Hug-Your-Florist Day ? If there isn't ... there should be ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Wonderfully done Martie... if the bouquets from your shop are as lovely as those from your pen, what a flower shop it must be. |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
The beauty of the flowers there Can make a man's heart stop But nothing is as precious as The owner of the shop.  |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I've always wanted to work in a flower shop. The sights, the smells, heaven! You have described it very well, Martie! I love your rhyming poetry! You are very good at it! Denise |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
This is just so fragant! I love it!!! |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
I'll never forget the last bouquet you sent. In case I forgot, I can't tell you how lovely. Very sweet Martie. Your the best. |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Netswan--funny you should mention allergies, I do have that problem too--makes it difficult. Thanks for you reply. Liz--Someday you will visit--hugs! Marge--I love your reply--you're the best!!! Mike--Speaking of lovely words---thank you, my friend. Balladeer--how sweet you are! Denise--it can be magical, but it is also very hard, back breaking work! WhtDove--Tis fragrant--thanks for loving. lucky--I think it's time to send you another. |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
The flowers of spring with the pleasure they bring Their majesty finds and surounds us You send a bouquet to all if they pay Give the best one for free ... you astound us Rex}>{{{{o> |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Martie, you make it sound so wonderful, a beautiful piece. Parker |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Your fragrant gifting of poetry blossoms with every verse, Martie. One of my favorite things to do on a lazy afternoon is to browse through a well appointed flower shop. I would love to visit you and yours! ~ Claire |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Rex Allen--you know, we give flowers away all the time--maybe that's why we are so poor, but rich with friends. Parker--thanks sweet man. Claire--I don't know where you live, but I'd love you to visit me. |
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