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ctowen
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0 posted 2002-01-01 05:39 PM


Garden Of Sorrows

Over-run by problems had
under clouds shading the light
like storms of you, true but sad
raising perpetual night

Of all of the tomorrows
forever we sow and reap
in my garden of sorrows
I will always soul and weep

And in lonely time of droughts
where raining tears drown the seeds
very little hope that sprouts
but plentiful grow the weeds

Escaping between such woes
to harvest all my sorrows



© Copyright 2002 C. Thomas Owen - All Rights Reserved
Jamie
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1 posted 2002-01-01 05:42 PM


Very nicely done. Gotta keep pulling those weeds, eventually the roses will bloom.

There is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar.
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2 posted 2002-01-01 05:45 PM


"Harvest all my sorrows" a really nice write, floria
Startime
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3 posted 2002-01-01 06:01 PM


I know that within your garden some of the rarest blossoms bloom with brilliance. Weed out those sorrows, my friend. **hugs**

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

Magnus
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4 posted 2002-01-01 06:21 PM


Craig...I agree...break out the gloves and
start pulling those weeds...nice write...
kinda sad though...

Bill Charles
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5 posted 2002-01-01 07:33 PM


ctowen - been to that place you write of. Peace walk with you...

BC

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6 posted 2002-01-01 07:34 PM


Craig, good to see a poem from you again. I know the feeling of more weeds than hopes growing in my garden.
Sandra

Tracey
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7 posted 2002-01-01 10:24 PM


A painful piece indeed Craig. I think it must be time to do some weeding, and look forward to new flowers in the springtime. It is a new year, with new chances. I wish you much happiness for this year Craig

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8 posted 2002-01-01 11:32 PM


Sometimes those weeds are the best, the natural, native plants that even though  stepped on and often overlooked, ususally survive both droughts and floods. Hang in there, Craig. Your gentle flower may yet bloom when least expected.
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9 posted 2002-01-01 11:44 PM


I too, wish you, the happiness you seek in the New Year.....sadly, I have grown many weeds in the garden..as well..brighter days ahead.....Be well Be Safe...Peace my friend....

Lauren~


Tomorrow's another day
and I'm thirsty any way
so bring on the rain

[This message has been edited by Greeneyes (01-01-2002 11:45 PM).]

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10 posted 2002-01-02 10:19 PM




(sigh) So sad but hopeful, sweet friend, may you dig deep into the garden of your heart and plant seeds of hope and may your loving heart blossom with blessings and love! (big hugggssssss) Sooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, we all love you so very much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Craig, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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11 posted 2002-01-02 11:40 PM


This was such a stunning piece of writing and imagery and I'm so glad I stopped to read it......awesome!  Take care......Sue

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12 posted 2002-01-03 12:09 PM


Beautifully written..enjoyed very much

                 ~Vic

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ctowen
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13 posted 2002-01-03 12:56 PM


Have you ever felt that pulling just one weed gives life to two more?
For some weeds are the garden and the flowers become the stranglers ...
I know of love that tries to bloom but past sorrows seem to keep it from taking full form, this is but a thought to those who share a "blue" thumb with me.

Thank you all for your sincerity and comments .... a weeding we will go!!

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