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0 posted 2002-08-25 09:11 AM


For my friends...

I saw the blossom fade away
before my very eyes.

Then the petals dropped,
one-by-one,
under the heat of
passions too-hot sun.

No relief in the skies,
no solace to be found,
as heartbeat-by-heartbeat
Love fell to the ground,
leaving me wishing
to not see any more
new blossoms.

I cherished the one
that fell to the floor.
Please, no more.
At least, not for a while.
My heart bleeds to beat.


© Copyright 2002 Kathleen Kacy Stafford - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2002-08-25 09:17 AM


reminded me of that old song, "Love is a Rose"--and I could feel the weight of grief and this left me pondering how such emptiness can take up so much space...beautiful. Sad, but lovely.
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2 posted 2002-08-25 09:57 AM


hugggsssss you....I too know this feeling well....lovely K~


Lauren~

The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds strewn across a blue blanket
I lean against the wind pretend I am weightless and in this moment I am happy

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3 posted 2002-08-25 10:07 AM


Love fell to the ground,
leaving me wishing
to not see any more
new blossoms.

I cherished the one
that fell to the floor.
Please, no more.
At least, not for a while.
My heart bleeds to beat.

This is beautiful Kacy. It’s so sad when the blossom fades. You seem to have found your way into my head this morning, and written what I can’t find words for. Hugs to you for that.

You can never win or lose
If you don't
Run the race

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4 posted 2002-08-25 10:15 AM




These dry well, for those too hot, too passionate days...

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5 posted 2002-08-25 10:35 AM


In this case dear poet, you may be the rain that quenches these roses of tomorrow.
ThisDiamond

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6 posted 2002-08-25 11:24 AM


Yep, what Tracey said.
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7 posted 2002-08-25 11:26 AM


Midnitesun
Under the midnight sun flowers do funny things. Lovely write, enjoyed.

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8 posted 2002-08-25 11:47 AM


Kacy dear:
no blossom stands well in all seasons
midnight blooms fail and fade
and it is a circle of life
that we cherish all experience
that brings us back to
growth again


astutely clever, but with appeal of all
who have lost their rose cheeks of love
jeff

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9 posted 2002-08-25 01:15 PM


Thank your for your reply, Karen. Yes, it is a sad one. But sadness seems to go with the territory, of Love and Life itself.

Lauren, hugs sweet poet of understanding.

Tracey, hope these words rest gently with you today. Hearthugs.

Karilea, thanks, and the picture of blue is perfect.

Diamond, Thank you for that kind and gentle reply.

Duncan, special heart hugs today, with a  tender thoughts bouquet.
  
Sy, thank you, you understand much about love and kindness.

Jeff, that is really a tender and lovely reply! Thanks, friend.

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10 posted 2002-08-25 01:32 PM




(big huggsssssss) Oh Kacy, this is powerfully aching, sweet friend, my heart goes out to you and I hope everything is alright! (kiss on cheek) This is such powerful expressions, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kacy, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

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11 posted 2002-08-25 01:48 PM


Yes, Noah, I am OK. Love is....difficult at times.
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12 posted 2002-08-25 07:21 PM


Kacy... You are a lovely flower...
I hope you continue to blossom here.
~ flowery hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

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13 posted 2002-08-26 12:17 PM


Lyra, I don't intend to droop into oblivion just yet. Us hippie-chicks will still be blooming rosebuds when others are pushing up daisies.
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