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Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

0 posted 2001-05-27 09:55 AM

~*~

in cool May morn light
unfolds in stunning array
peace, she comes today

~*~

To commemorate the end of World War II,
Conrad Pyle christened this the
“Peace Rose.”
The rose, introduced formally the day
Berlin fell on April 29, 1945, is a
shining example of the ability of
humans to persevere even in the
worst of circumstances and a signal
of the beginning of a new era,
for to plant Peace in one’s garden
is to plant a legacy of remembrance
and history.

"The Peace Rose" is an English classic,
delicately colored with a gorgeous
fragrance. Even the thorns add a
special character to the rose,
serving as a sharp reminder to
fingers that pick without considering
the consequences.

[This message has been edited by Sunshine (edited 05-27-2001).]

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

1 posted 2001-05-27 11:03 AM

Karilea~
How very lovely and befitting of this day of remembrance.
Peace ~ bears planting in every garden of the world.
Thank you, sweet poetess.
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Titia Geertman
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since 2001-05-07

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Netherlands

2 posted 2001-05-27 11:06 AM

Yes, I do like this. Peace is a beautifull rose, it stands for her name, when she is near you can't stay angry.
Very nice write. Thank you

A rose lover for ever.

Titia

Marsha

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since 2000-07-10

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Maidstone Kent England

3 posted 2001-05-27 11:20 AM

Kari dear heart

PEACE

Says it all. This is utterly beautiful love a truly outstanding write from you love.

Wonderful writing from a pen dipped in magic

Take care love always
Puck

Take back the hope you gave,- I claim
Only a memory of the same
Robert Browning

[This message has been edited by Marsha (edited 05-27-2001).]

2dalimit
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since 2000-02-08

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Mississippi coast

4 posted 2001-05-28 06:20 AM

Thanks for the lesson and poem. I'll appreciate the beauty of this rose through more solemn eyes from now on.
Melton

ethome
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since 2000-05-14

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New Brunswick Canada

5 posted 2001-05-28 06:47 AM

Well done Karilea! Very fitting!

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

6 posted 2001-05-28 08:14 AM

yes...its IS a gift...
both in its beauty and the message.
Thank you poetess peaceful sun

I'm hanging on your every word
Even if you dont want to speak tonite
It's alright
I'm sitting outside heaven's door
listening to you breathe

Paula Finn
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since 2000-06-17

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missouri

7 posted 2001-05-28 02:57 PM

My favorite rose...from the sweetest poet...hugs to you for this beauty

Charisma

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8 posted 2001-05-28 03:14 PM

Beautiful Karilea...just beautiuful as the rose herself.

((hugs))
Charisma

Startime
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9 posted 2001-05-28 03:23 PM

Oh my gosh this is so very very beautiful....I know this is an unusual request but could you please post this at The Meadow. We take html coding. I just want them to know about the Peace Rose. Thank you so very very much, dear one. http://www.voy.com/7622
{{{BIG HUGS}}}Much love to you from me.

Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams.
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Mysteria

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10 posted 2001-05-28 04:28 PM

Karilea I love this, and at the Canadian/US border are rows of Peace Roses at the Peace Arch that you go through to leave Canada and enter the US through Bellingham, in Washington. I will think of you every time I go through that now sweet lady.

~*~ I write ~ Therefore I am ~*~
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catalinamoon

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The Shores of Alone

11 posted 2001-05-28 05:33 PM

Sweet, beautiful rose, and a perfect message for all.
In memory of the people lost over the years, the many wars. And in thanks to the surviving vets, I add my thoughts and prayers.
Sandra

Alan
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since 2000-09-12

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right next door

12 posted 2001-05-28 10:53 PM

Sunshine....I have two peace roses in my garden. What you have placed here makes them that much more special. Thank you.

anonymous albert ?

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13 posted 2001-05-29 03:15 AM

beautiful message

i'm addicted to passions in poetry!...are you?

JamesMichael
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

14 posted 2001-05-29 06:15 AM

Liked this Sunshine...James

rascalx
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Florence, SC, USA

15 posted 2001-05-30 06:29 AM

Thank you for your lovely reminder of what we should be thankful for and thoughtful of on Memorial Day. Well done!

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