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Circles in the Garden |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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Circles in the Garden Circles move in the garden. The flower folds into death, seeks the ground and covers the warm earth, molding with the leaves swept from the tree onto the path, making room for the new bud. The strawberry's sunny face turns red, the sweet pea is perfumed the honey suckle sweetened as the circle moves and the end becomes the beginning. The flower nipped in the bud dies slowly, coloring the room, singing a heart, joying the dancing boy and girl, catching the girl's hair in the color that sparkles her eyes. As the sun moves into another rising, flowers open to beauty and close to death. In this fantasy of time a young girl strips the petals from the daisy of her youth and one by one drops her innocence and opens into a woman. A rose blooms into the fragrance of a boys' desire, and every breath quickens him to manhood. The flower lays tangled in the memory of years, pressed against the pages of time, it waits and grows a memory. If a flower is plucked by some raging storm, its seeds will set another bloom, its petals will enrich the ground, and nothing will be lost or forgotten. In spring new flowers will color the hills, and from a mound of plain, brown earth life will return. ---- This is a repost of a poem that has been used many times as a gift in a memorial service. It will be again today. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Martie - I am sorry for your loss - xxoo - your words dance with the hope of Spring - renewal - my garden - oh how I miss it! And the comparisions are lovely - very nice indeed |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh, Martie...I'm so sorry... but thank you for reminding us that circles never really end... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Hand to hand my friend. So beautifully said upon these tender circles. Brought me to tears for the sweetness of it. ThisDiamond |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
wonderfully metaphorical, may the memories you hold be a salve to the pain of your loss Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Martie, This is beautiful poetry. I do especially like and believe: "and nothing will be lost or forgotten" So very true. Heart hugs and love, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
'A rose blooms into the fragrance of a boys' desire, and every breath quickens him to manhood. The flower lays tangled in the memory of years, pressed against the pages of time, it waits and grows a memory.' So many stories to hear in one poem. I really like this Martie.  |
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Connel
since 2002-11-04
Posts 736Florida, USA |
Good poem Marty. Anyone can write, But only poets can capture the heart. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
This says so much, the rebirth that comes with the spring, and yes, the end as the beginning. There is such harmony in everything that you write. ~Beautfiul Martie~ |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
This is beautiful, Marti. Everything you write is...  "Love makes the world go around" |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Martie, I am so sorry for your loss, sweet friend, though very sad it is also very beautiful as I know the flowers will keep spreading on the hillsides like dandelion seeds but spawn more roses and lilacs! (wipes tears) God Bless You, sweet friend, this deeply touched my hear, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martie, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
What a wonderful expression of it. I feel honored just to be able to read this. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Martie - "All my life's a circle..sunrise and sundown." Someone once sang this to me. Your poem sings to me as well. Lovely sweet poetess. heartfelt hugs, Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
sending hugs across the miles...... |
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rkcraig Member
since 2003-02-27
Posts 202Cincinnati, Ohio, USA |
I am very sorry to hear of your loss, I believe this is the first piece of work that I have read from you and I believe it is great. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Martie...  "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MartieSis~ You know the title brings me bearing *hugs*~ Beautiful, sweet poetess~ *HUGLETS* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
The loss of one dear is never describable, but your writing eases it for me. Thank you. KJ Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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icequeen Senior Member
since 2001-12-09
Posts 633FL USA |
Hugs and prayers friend... your poetry is ever overwhelming in beauty, as it comes from that. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Beautifully written, Martie. My prayers and hugs are with you and Taylor. The stars will shine when I am gone, |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
wonderful poetry Martie - your touch is so special with words so powerful - Paul |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Sweet flowers die a thousand deaths but live a thousand lives. Perhaps if given a choice for reincarnation it would be a clever choice. |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
No, dear Martie, nothing will be lost or forgotten...very gentle smile..Very well done indeed |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Here's to the continual renewal under the sun and other forces that act in synchrony...I am also sorry for your loss and hope you find comfort here with us |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A memorable poem... Warm hugs, EA |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Martie I can see why your poem has been used to "start a circle" like it is today. You speak truth, in such a way that acceptance is not far behind the grief. I wish acceptance to all today. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
What a beautiful gift... hope in times of loss. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Martie heart hugs....very beautiful... yes the circle is never ending dear friend....peace... |
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