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Will You Help Me Plant A Rose Bush?
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Will You Help Me Plant A Rose Bush? |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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It's hard to get roses to grow in the land of auroras and the midnight sun. Unless you have a greenhouse, they usually die. And we have seen too much of death already. So I'm asking for someone to help us dry our tears, by planting a red rose bush in honor of our fallen friends, a rose to last many years, enough to wipe away a generation of tears. I'll send you cash each year to help in caring for this rose and each day a new prayer for every lost soul and each and every rose. Is there someone out there who can help me reach this goal? It might help to heal this sad soul. This rose bush is to keep ALIVE the MEMORIES as we proceed to the next step, which is to go on with our lives, and help the ones left behind to go on with theirs. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (edited 09-16-2001).] |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
I love Roses as you probably already know! Roses are beautiful..I will help! |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I am taking this poem to our garden club meeting tomorrow. We will all plant red roses. What a wonderful idea. Roses grow beautifully here and they are blooming on as though they don't know the world is falling down around us. Wonderful idea. Joyce |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks Rose Petal. I had a feeling you might want to share in this. I had an Aunt Rose. She was sweet and gentle and kind. Even while dying of a brain tumor, and unable to speak, she found a way to smile a goodbye to everyone, making eye contact with one person at a time. She let everyone know she loved them and that she wanted them to be happy. And Joyce, thanks. What a great idea...a garden club dedication would be a nice tribute. There are so many good poems at piptalk with roses as a subject. I'll bet you could find some real beauties from Marge, Irish Rose, your own writings, and probably the Rose Petal lady. Maybe there is a Passions Rose? |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MidniteSun~ I will plant a rose of remembrance too. Thank you for this precious thought~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Oh Marge, thanks. Maybe we can plant 'A Rose For Each Soul'? Then Peace may bloom in gardens 'round the world. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
How appropriate - Roses for Bush...Well done, my friend... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Midnitesun, A good read enjoyed. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Sunshine: Thank you for reading. The roses I would plant would be for Peace on Earth, not for any political association. If the Rose for Bush you speak of would be a political rose, I would not be a part of it. If its as a symbol of the unity of love and mankind, it would be ok, but I still wouldn't label it with a name..except maybe Father Mike or Jeremy, or one of the other true heros. This was a tragedy of worldwide proportions, affecting the flags and hearts of everyone. I see politics as being so divisive, my rose would never thrive in that environment. Hope I'm not misinterpreting or over-reacting to your comment. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks, Seymour. Hope you will plant a Peace Rose or Unity Rose..or maybe a Remembrance Rose in your neighborhood. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
a rose of memory. . . a truly inspired thought. . . thank you my friend. . . I will help you. . . ------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MidniteSun~ Just letting you know that today my mentoring group planted four rose trees in honor of those who were on each of the planes, and those in Tower #1 - Tower #2 - and The Pentagon. Eleven little 'angels' thought it was a 'SUPER' idea. So here in Clermont, Florida ... memories will continue to bloom. The rose trees were donated by a local grower and the items necessary for the upkeep of the rose trees has been donated by a local nursery. AMERICA REMEMBERS ! ! Thank you for a lovely suggestion~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Marge...you are wonderful. And what fast action! Please, tell everyone thanks, and my thoughts for peace and worldwide love will grow and blossom with every leaf, and every flower. Well Done!!! |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
I already have 250 roses in my garden, but I'm sure I'll find a place somewhere for one special rose more. Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Sven, thank you so much! The passionate poets at this site never cease to amaze me. May this rose bring you and others who smell its sweet fragrance a reminder of all the love, compassion, brotherhood on earth, and may it help bring someone a feeling of peace. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (edited 09-18-2001).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
WOW! You already have 250 roses, so The Remembrance Rose will have lots of sweet company. Thanks for being part of the Passionate Poets For Peace Coalition. Oops, did I just give us another title? Love and hugs from Midnitesun |
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