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Midnitesun
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0 posted 2003-03-03 02:51 PM




Someone once asked how it could be
that I had 100% success
transplanting
a California native called
The Matilija Poppy.

My reply surprised them,
caught them completely
off guard, mouth agape.
I told them I asked
the plant for permission
to remove it from
its native spot,
and asked if it
was OK to repot
it temporarily
while carefully preparing
its new home.

I always ask the plant’s permission,
then give it the best I know
to encourage it to grow
and bloom freely
before God and all mankind.

I’ve done the same
with my daughter.

And God’s smile
can be seen
on both.


© Copyright 2003 Kathleen Kacy Stafford - All Rights Reserved
rkcraig
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1 posted 2003-03-03 02:54 PM


Good poem and great transition.  This reminds me of my mother, she has a beautiful garden and she tells everyone that her seceret is talking to her roses.  Trust me, shr does, I hear her.
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2 posted 2003-03-03 02:58 PM


Midnite...The respect is what makes it grow, I know ya know...thank you for this lovely.  
Midnitesun
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3 posted 2003-03-03 03:01 PM


rk, you have a smart mom.
Martie, yes, respect is the root of success.

sweetwater
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4 posted 2003-03-03 04:32 PM


this made me smile .. what a great philosophy and analogy.. thankyou!
vandana
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5 posted 2003-03-03 04:36 PM


enjoy your read
Ericc
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6 posted 2003-03-03 05:02 PM


Your words always fill me with love and inspiration!
Thanks,
Eric

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7 posted 2003-03-03 05:13 PM



Don't we all need
a kind word,
a loving thought,
and tender hands...

don't we all?

Smiling with you...

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