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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia 
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My Mum brought me a frangipani on Christmas Day and they are one of my favourite flowers. After inhaling the exquisite perfume I was inspired to write this. * * * A heavenly scent that awakens all my senses It's fragrance transports me to a faraway tropical island where the Tahitian breezes blow and the sun sets like gold across the horizon I imagine I'm lying in a hammock between two swaying palms, sipping on a tropical cocktail as the warm Summer breeze brushes gently across my skin As the moon comes into view and the stars stud the sky waves of desire wash over me as I frolic in a sea of love ............a paradise I have created within the confines of my mind I am in motion |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
They're favorites of mine, too. *S* If I'd been able to make the gathering in Florida, I would probably have snuck off to a nearby nursery that specializes in plumeria... for their beauty and fragrance transport even the most frazzled person into the tropics... just close your eyes and visions of mai tais appear. *S* |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Hi Sue, I'm not sure what this flower looks like, but I sure had a great vision of the tropics, the hammock and the ocean from your poem. It felt wonderful to read this. It's very cold here and we had tons of snow on Christmas night and no power for hours! We made the best of it though! Hugs, Marti Let our love circle the world and |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
This takes me way back....when I was an island girl in the sun. I remember filling paper bags and stringing my own leis...... Like a fond memory the scent lingers on and on. Those were some of my finest days.... Enjoyed your poem and your inspiration Sue~ |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
It's said the Frangipani teaches the lesson of generosity. All their lives,they give, they give us thier fragrance and when they die,they give the medicinal qualities of their dry remains. Supposedly they stand for unconditional love, openess...and of course their beauty is something to behold. Wonderful gift! Wonderful write! jwesley |
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mirror man Senior Member
since 2001-01-08
Posts 814 |
And here all this time I thought frangipani was something to eat. It smells a lot better than it tastes. Enjoyed this. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Hello, Sue.... It's good to see you. I'm glad that your Mom gave you the gift, and that it inspired you to give this gift to us. I don't guess I've ever seen the flower you spoke of, but it sounds beautiful. Thank you, friend....  "Love makes the world go around" |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
Wow... that is absolutely gorgeous  Just one question... what kind of fauna is a Frangipani?  I'm dangerous when left alone hehehe |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Sue, this is wonderful and a lovely gift from your mother. Now I'm going to have to go out and hunt one of these beautiful plants down. ~Hugs~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Sue, this is so gorgeous, sweet friend, yay, I just love those flowers so much and I love all kinds of flowers as each one makes me feel a different special way! (kiss on cheek) I love this, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, 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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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
well damn...I need to get somma dat stuff! quick! |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
 Sue, I just had to see what this flower looks like. It's the one that lei's are made of and it's just gorgeous. I have never seen any in this part of the world but thought for others who don't know it either, a picture would be nice. Hugs and good luck with it. Marti |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sue: I can only imagine what it's like to see and smell frangipani! You made it almost come alive for me. I can relate to the sea and the hammock however!! happy New Year!~ Betty Lou Hebert |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Thank you one and all for your lovely comments and I am so glad you were able to envisage the true beauty of the frangipani flower through my words. Marti, a special thanks to you for providing a picture for those who weren't familiar with this exquisite bloom. As I write this, it is 36 degrees celcius here in Melbourne today, the perfect conditions for the frangipani. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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