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Thrown Away Rose |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA 
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 She found a home, she could call her own, Nearly seventy years ago, A place where she, could grow to be, Everything, for which she was known, Her beauty was, taken care of because, As she blossomed she couldn’t be ignored, And she brought much joy, to many a girl and boy, Over the years she was adored, Then the care that had been given, past many years of living, Seemed to slowly disappear, She was left all alone, at the house she called home, Nobody even knew she was there, Going by that old place, a smile came to my face, As I saw through the bristle and briar, One tiny red dot, fighting hard for the spot, Just one last blooming desire, I knew the story, of the beauty and glory, This rose that was left all alone, I had just the place, and I cleared the space, I’m giving this “Thrown Away Rose” a new home. The answer is always NO, Until the question is asked. [This message has been edited by WTBAKELAR (04-28-2009 08:09 PM).] |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
How beautiful, dear Tracey! You arrived in time to give this rose a second youth! That's a very long life span for a rose I think! Enjoyed this poem greatly, it shows your ability to appreciate nature's gifts. Love, Margherita  |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Margherita, How nice to see you enjoying my roses, The American Rose Society classifies an "old" rose as any rose introduced before 1867. Many gardeners consider it old if it has survived 75 years or more. We will see if we can make this one last longer with a new home. Love, Tracey. |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
awww...how cool! I don't have a green thumb but sure wish I did |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
So you are an expert, I see! I have a pink rose plant on my balcony. Our concierge gave me a stem from the roses growing in the entrance garden to our building and now she is so richly blooming, a true joy (it's already 30 years that I have her). Again, compliments! Love, Margherita |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
I actually saved 12 roses from going to the dump. My Brother in law moved in to an old house that had a lot of very old rose bushes, and he was going to dig them up and throw them away. I told him I would take them and I now have them at my house all along my fence. Thank you again. Sea, Nice to see you looking at my rose. Thanks, Tracey. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
After reading your reply to Margherita, I went back and read the poem again with even more appreciation!  May your life be forever sweet with the essence of roses!  Linda |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
WTBAKELAR - touching write, very well done... BC |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Linda, Just out of the Army, I worked for a store called Grand Central in the garden shop. They had a whole load of roses that were, they believed dead. They threw them away and I asked if I could take them. I knew that roses are very hardy. I loaded over 100 roses in the trunk of my 57 Chevy and took them home, Nearly everybody in the neighborhood got roses. My mom got about 20 or 30 and the majority of them grew. Thank you for your read and re-read of my poem. Love Tracey. |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Bill, as always, Thank you so much for your kind words and for being a dear friend. Sincerely, Tracey. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Another great poem Tracey in your usual fine style and your picture of the rose was magnificent, I could see a beautiful pair of lips in that brilliant rose. Take care. Lindsay |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Tracey, I just read your reply to my reply and I'm smiling ~ BIG time! Is that a photo of one of the new generation of roses? It's beautiful! Love 'n Roses, Linda |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I love gardening and I grow roses too. In fact I have some "throw away roses" myself so I really enjoyed this beautiful poem. Ida |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Beautiful Picture to go with the poem! ~ This is wonderful...  ARCTIC WIND |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo WTBAKELAR, I thought you were talking about an older lady, and all along you were talking about flowers. Here in the hood we grow human flowers in our concrete garden. This is a nice combination. Bobby |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Lindsay, Thank you for noticing the beauty in the bloom, and the poem. Your praise is greatly appreciated. Your friend, Tracey. Linda, Thanks for coming back to look again. I am so glad the Earth Angel approves. This is one of my own roses at my house. Much love, Tracey. |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Marchmadness, Thank you for your kind comments, Take care of those roses and you will be rewarded. Love Tracey. Artic Wind, It is so kind of you to comment on my Picture/poem. Thank you, Tracey. |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Bobby, You are the first to see the hidden story behind the Flower. I was trying for that very effect. Thank you for noticing. Much appreciation, Tracey |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
As I was reading your poem and responses, I couldn't help but think of other things that might have another life if only a little care was given... particularly how a cast off lover can seem to have no life... until a nourishing touch comes along. *S* So yes... your poem has many layers... and all of them are beautiful! *S* |
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Chalmette Guy Senior Member
since 2009-03-11
Posts 1257Louisiana |
I agree with Suthern, this has a powerful meaning on so many levels. Well done. |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
beautiful melancholy with exquisite imagery...very nicely done... |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
suthern, I know what your mean, I have on more than one occasion been thrown out like dirty dish water, only to come back and start with someone new. Thanks for your kind thoughts and stopping in to see my rose. Sincerely, Tracey. |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
Chalmette Guy, It is so nice of you to share in my feelings on this poem. thank you so much for your comments, Tracey. |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
steavenr, Thanks for your comments, and dropping in. It is greatly appreciated, Tracey. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice...James |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
One sees a thorn bush...full of roses An other sees a rose bush...full of thorns. A rare one sees... potential I'm not at all certain what I mean by that, but I like this. ::smiles:: nice quite nice |
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WTBAKELAR
since 2008-09-09
Posts 1089Utah, USA |
James, thank you so much Tracey Uriah, What you said is very clear to me, (I like it) Thank you for your kind comments, Tracey. |
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