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Lone Wolf
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since 2000-03-16
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Lansing, MI USA

0 posted 2001-03-18 12:49 PM



The sun’s golden rays
Cascade gently upon my face
As I sit here this morning
Enveloped by their warmth
On this beautiful day

The cat lies in the window
Stretched out on the sill
Soaking up nature’s heat
The beams softly illuminate
His pure white fur

He is totally relaxed
Lying there eyes half open
I hear his purring
From across the room
As I smile at him

I turn my gaze
To the scene behind him
Where a slight breeze
Ripples through the leaves
Swaying the trees

I am taken back
To the many times
I looked outside
The picture window
At my parents house

There was the blue spruce
Towering by the driveway
That provided cool shade
Until it was replaced
By mom’s patio

Back a little farther
Was the magnolia tree
Which blossomed each year
In all its glory although
Mysteriously it died after she did

The things I remember best
Are all the flowers
Covering the porch
Making you feel welcome
By their brilliant colors

There were red and white geraniums
In huge ceramic pots
Adorned by green spikes
Pink and purple impatiens
Always hung from the awning

My favorite has always been
The solitary tiger lily
Growing by the front gate
I was captivated
By those soft orange petals

It grew next to the patch
Of bright yellow marigolds
Mom planted each year
They surrounded the rose bush
That produced deep red roses

The peony bush in the back yard
Reminds me of my grandmother
Because it once grew in her yard
So many years ago
Now it’s an annual remembrance

Then the cat moves
Returning me to today
Sitting by my window
I smile to myself
Thankful for this moment

For bringing the visions
Of those who are loved
Yet have moved on
To me to enjoy
On this blessed day

Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats

© Copyright 2001 Jennifer L. Garcia - All Rights Reserved
Jellybean King
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since 2001-03-07
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Jelly, Bean
1 posted 2001-03-18 12:59 PM


This is great, how you take the reader on a journey...the present...past...and back to the present again...and anchoring that transition with the cat...very nice. I enjoy the movement...how the memories of your home are intwined with the memories of your family...all visions of love. Thanks for sharing!

Jellybean King

Joyce Johnson
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since 2001-03-10
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2 posted 2001-03-18 01:03 PM


Contentment and blessings. Those are the words that come to mind as I read your lovely poem. The little things are what make up this complicated life we live. Good work. I loved it. Joyce
Lone Wolf
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since 2000-03-16
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Lansing, MI USA
3 posted 2001-03-18 08:13 PM


Jellybean King - Thank you very much. You got the point exactly. All memories I will treasure for a lifetime. You are welcome.

Joyce - I truly believe it is the little things that count most and leave the biggest impressions on a life. I felt blessed and contented as I remembered it all. I can see it in my mind like it was yesterday. Thanks for reading and I am happy you enjoyed it.


Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats

Yu Lan
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since 2000-04-13
Posts 1462
New Zealand
4 posted 2001-04-03 03:45 AM


This is beautiful.. yes, a true love you can never let go of.. memories.. Tiger lilies.. mm.. they are beautiful, aren't they! My Grandparents have some lilies that flower every year, right on my birthday. ^^ I certainly enjoyed this one.. brings back a few memories of my own, from when I lived on the Coast (of NZ). We had marigolds too.. my favourite flower when I was 3.. ^_^

-Lynne

Irish Rose
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since 2000-04-06
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5 posted 2001-04-03 08:59 PM


How in the world did I miss this!!
Red-uni
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Posts 192
Georgia, USA
6 posted 2001-04-06 12:24 PM


So cool the way you wrote this one.  It seems so laid-back.  Nice write.
Red  

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