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Toerag
Member Ascendant

since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

0 posted 2009-03-27 07:59 AM

It's a miracle what the earth gives
From water, sun and seed
The beauty of flowers that paint the earth
The food that fills our needs.

I haven't the touch for growing
But love seeing a garden grow,
Watching seeds turn into plants
The miracle of life from soil.

I do my gardening late at night,
Fill baskets with fruits of labor.
Besides it is the safest time,
(Cuz the garden is my neighbor's).

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Have you ever noticed the air of spring,
A fragrance so devine?
When falling rain gently covers
Honeysuckle vines?

The scent of ladies freshly bathed,
With sweet fragrances and such
All our senses come alive,
The sweet smells we love so much.

Now and then we get a whiff
That can catch you right off guard,
You're not sure where it came from,
But you'd guess an old barnyard.

It enters your nose in a violent way,
And you know it's Balladeer
His cologne is called "Catch Of The Day"
To your eyes it brings a tear.
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Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

1 posted 2009-03-27 08:29 AM

So, the great play begins again? Balladeer will no doubt have something to spring on you over this post.

SEA

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

2 posted 2009-03-27 08:45 AM

so funny!

great to get to read you again

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

3 posted 2009-03-27 10:09 AM

You need a gardener all your own? LOL Let's see here (dusting off resume)... Growing up on a farm, I've got the experience... I've got the BS... I've got lots of green growing things as references... what more could you want? LOL Of course... my scent might rival Bal's by the time your garden was tilled, planted and fertilized... but you have an outside water hose, right? LOL

Thanks for the grins this morning, my friend... and though I've thrown away boxes full of it, I've still got a lot of the old stuff... philo, bigbone, Mitch, cinamn, VL, our froggie pal... even my leather feathered nephew was playing instead of arguing! LOL

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

4 posted 2009-03-27 11:19 AM

Dear Toe, your pen can be as poetic and gentle as spring rain ~ and as witty and sharp as a tack!

Methinks you best be protecting your hindquarters. I reckon an outraged deer might be bucking your way!

lol

May your spring be as sweet as you are!

Linda

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

5 posted 2009-03-27 12:54 PM

Here I was thinking - omg he is writing a serious poem and then WHAM! Hey, I have been known to do that same night shopping. I think it helps them don't you, by thinning out the crop, or pruning their roses?

This was great, Toe.

Let the banter begin.

Carpe' Diem,
Mysteria

Pilgrimage
Member Elite

since 2001-12-04

Posts 3945
Texas, USA

6 posted 2009-03-27 04:36 PM

Ah yes, the midnight garden run. Hopefully not at the neighbor that has the bulldog.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

Artic Wind
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 8080
Realm of Supernatural

7 posted 2009-03-27 06:12 PM

lol enjoyed

ARCTIC WIND

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

8 posted 2009-03-27 06:22 PM

LOL!
Yea, this'll start a flurry of rebuttals.

Does Mike really carry that scent with him?
I mean after all you're the one with Toe & rag in your pen name.

NEVER! would I suggest anything other than that's a strange writer's signature. I just don't understand all the time.

But I'm larnin...Yep.

Eric

sandgrain
Member Elite

since 1999-09-21

Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA

9 posted 2009-03-27 09:44 PM

You and Deer certainly have made some of the greatest memories here at PIP. Love to see you spring into action with these lines.

Rae

Bonnie j
Senior Member

since 2003-06-27

Posts 1588
Ohio

10 posted 2009-03-28 02:09 PM

Dear, dear Toe,

You start out so eloquent and I thought our dear Toe must be ill. Words so beautiful must not be a comin' from our Toe.
Then ! And Then ! Guess what? Dear ole Toe is not ill but same ole bad boy we have all come to love.
Good Jobber.
Hugs
BonBon

WTBAKELAR

Senior Member

since 2008-09-09

Posts 1089
Utah, USA

11 posted 2009-03-28 03:27 PM

Just started reading your work,
I can't help but chuckle at your wit and wisdome, not to mention, your special fondness for Dear.

Oh,  Is that wrong?

Fun writes,  Tracey.

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