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To be His Flower
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To be His Flower |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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To be His Flower I watch his hands, the way he touches the ivy. He strips off its skirt leaving it with just a cluster of green at the top, then he warms the naked stem, stroking it until it is pliant and won’t break. He curves it into a meadow he has made from green things, wraps it around until, meandering it reaches up and clings to a cluster of flowers. Even a tiny blue bird sits at the base on a piece of bark and looks down into the moss. The daisies spring up as if rain had soaked there roots and touched just so by light have let their color spill from the container. His giant hands are only a breeze in spring, wafting across a magic place where creation breathes. As I watch I think I’d like to live in this garden, but even more, I’d like to be his flower In the dew of little things, |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh but I think you are - an a beautiful one at that. This was lovely Martie, just so spiritually uplifting. ~*~A poet is someone who reads more than they write ~*~ |
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Jellybean King Member
since 2001-03-07
Posts 153Jelly, Bean |
I just adore how passion is bubbling under the service of this observation...ready to explode, but not...not until the very end. Beautifully done! Jellybean King |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Martie, You've outdone yourself on this one. This is absolutely beautiful. I just love it. Thanks for this one. :-) Michael Proust- |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Martie, dearest love, I got you in a cup of flowers..! I have been so busy getting ready for moving... I'm still in shock... Closing date, April 15th. What a trip it has been. We might have to live in the RV for a month..! Love & Prayers always to you & Taylor Lucky Dale Writing isn't just something I do, it's something I am. |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
"I'd like to be his flower" a truly beautiful tribute may I say in addition that ANYONE who can write poetry as beautiful as this... I'd like to be so molded Thank you - thank you - thank you |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I watch his hands, the way he touches the ivy. He strips off its skirt leaving it with just a cluster of green at the top, then he warms the naked stem, stroking it until it is pliant and won’t break. He curves it into a meadow he has made from green things, wraps it around until, meandering it reaches up and clings to a cluster of flowers. ==================== The daisies spring up as if rain had soaked there roots and touched just so by light have let their color spill from the container. His giant hands are only a breeze in spring, wafting across a magic place where creation breathes. As I watch I think I’d like to live in this garden, but even more, I’d like to be his flower ==================== and I???? ... I want to be your pen  oh this is so YOU ... and so cool .... and yes....like JellyBean King I too so enjoyed the subtle sensual undertones of this lovely admire of your inspire ... and the imagery ... a garden of Eden  oh you speak to me in riddles |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ A floral beauty is this piece. What a lovely tribute TO a florist - FROM a florist. I have watched the artistic work transpire and blossom forth as lovely as your words. A lovely, lovely credit to author and artist. Love ya' *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Martie, Hi Ya..! Peachy... My best |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
But my dear, from the way this poem just blossomed open, I think.... you already are... |
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Katherine Chandler Member
since 2001-03-07
Posts 280Florida, USA |
A truly marvelous, feel good read Martie, I really enjoyed the last line, it was just lovely. KateBlessings Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood. |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
Ooooo! This poem brings to mind MANY things! Well worded and a real treat! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Wonderful respectful thoughts Martie! You are a flower to all of us! I'm sure I can write for the rest here at Passions! This is so warm and open....typically Martie! |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Mysteria--What a nice thing to say...thank you. JBK--You saw that bubbling huh? Good! Michael--You know a compliment like this from you makes me happy. Dale--So gald to hear form you, my friend...you and Rosemary are in my thoughts. Bill--Thank you! Janet--You can be my pen! Then you can share your inspiration with me...right? Marge--Both florists enjoyed the afterglow of this poem. Karilea--and so are you, a flower. Katherine--thank you so much for letting me know you enjoyed. Rosemary--Hi...so glad to see you here. Ethome--You are very dear. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Wonderful imagery and subtle sensuality... an awesome combination! *S* I like this one lots, Martie! *S* |
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