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The Tough Guy
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The Tough Guy |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
A sunbeam strikes the pavement and falls upon a tiny, green stalk fiercely pushing it's way up through a spider vein crack in the sidewalk. Green leaves become more visible each day until finally it dances in the breeze, victorious against a sea of grey. He tosses his bright yellow head in defiance, for he's the new guy in the neighborhood, a true champion of self-reliance. He's a force to be admired and respected on the mean, city streets but his heroic battle has just begun. Now he must survive an army of feet. But this little flower is a tough guy. He enjoys his moment in the sun, knowing well that he must fade and die, for the resilient flower has learned not to worry about neighborhood bullies for he is surprisingly strong... and he will return. Ida Werrett |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Ida, I love this little tough guy. You wrote a delightful poem, totally after my heart. Always it moves me to see in what conditions plants grow and succeed in surviving. Wonderful! Love, Margherita  |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you, Margharita. I wrote this for a friend from "Philly" who might appreciate a different way of looking at flowers. Ida |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
What a lovely gift! hmmmmm, dear Ida, I did give it a try too, but I admit your attempt is poignantly original and might succeed in stirring some reconsidering! Again, my compliments! Love, Margherita |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hello Ida, you changed a little bit of tone with this poem and it surprised me in a positive way...You show talent too in this register and I found delightful your poem.... have a nice day yann |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thanks, yann. I suppose this is a bit different for me. It's always good to try something new. Ida |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Thanks dear Ida, Some people would say—“everyone should love flowers” while others of a more practical nature would ask—“is there any money in it?” now I say--“as long as flowers don’t bother me, I won’t bother them”. Love Bobby |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Actually there is a lot of money in flowers. If you don't think so,try buying some for Valentine's day. Ida |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Ida, I've got relatives in the flower rackets, I won't even buy flowers from them. Bobby |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Much enjoyed, Ida. I had a strange response, I suppose - tears came into my eyes, for the tough little guy. Oops, now they are spilling. It gave me the same feeling as GK Chesterton's "The Donkey" does. Thank you for honouring the brave little fellow. - Owl |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oh, Ida, what a wonderful attitude that precious little flower has! A tender, sweet write. You are one who truly sees and feels and brings attention to the microcosmic world around us. Love to you and to that spunky little flower.  Linda  |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thanks for your comment and "the little tough guy" thanks you too. I am hoping that nature is even tougher than we think. Ida |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
I think that tough guy from "Philly" will appreciate this as much as I do, Ida! This is beautiful poetry with an extended metaphor in the flower to speak for all who toil in the daily challenges of life. Art |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
Ida this was just wonserful! loved it! |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you both. Hi Art, glad to see you here, you haven't been on either site for a couple of days and I was starting to worry about you. Ida |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
Hi, Ida! Not to worry, but thanks! I took a little hiatus after my niece took the little nephew to Atlanta,GA for the week. It's good to be back, and I'm pleased to see your new work! Art |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
a most interesting 'penning!' much applause!! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Ida, When I see little flowers blooming on the tundra, I imagine that their existance is much like this that you describe. Wonderful. Alison |
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K-K Member
since 2008-03-13
Posts 153Indiana |
True talent!!! makes you think of nature in a different way. Flowers are the beauty of spring, summer, and fall. I look forward to their battle every year and hope each one of mine makes it through. Thanks for your lovely thoughts!! |
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GreenDragon Junior Member
since 2008-06-05
Posts 10USA |
I love Philly- and those brave plants which grow from the sidewalk cracks- or better yet from the groove of the track overhead, the abandoned warehouse doors used to roll aside. I'd love to hear this poem from the POV of the flower, with his South Philly tough guy accent, "Yo wa-chout! I'm growin' he-ah!" |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Hi Ida, here I see you have wonderfully painted this tough guy. Enjoyed. "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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