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Rose Hills |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Planting flowers in a field of stones where deer and other wildlife roam this sanctuary freely, having no fear of those whose names appear on the stones. On any given holiday, many kneel over graves to honor their loved ones with tears and bouquets. When the day is done Rose Hills cemetery is covered with flowers that actually serve a purpose. For the deer are waiting for us to deposit our flowers and leave. Rose Hills... High above the valley, just below the blue of heaven, Where mourners come to grieve for those who are not there and feed the deer, who enjoy some fine dining before the flowers are taken away. Ida Werrett [This message has been edited by Marchmadness (08-02-2008 07:40 PM).] |
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MOCindy Member
since 2008-07-30
Posts 73 |
very beautiful! Very beautiful!! love the read. C |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia |
::smiles:: me like ! An old senryu of mine comes to mind... The grave of a friend Covered in brambles and thorns A perching bird sings I am very fond of graveyards. This touched me. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you MOCindy. Uriah-I am honored, being a great fan of your poetry. Thank you. Ida |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
EXTREMELY well said! most fine writing... V. serious applause!! |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thanks, Bruce. I always appreciate a nod from you. Ida |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Ida, you said it well ~ very well.  Love, Linda |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Ida, What a nice thought. There is always wildlife around cemeteries. I remember an old cemetery near my uncle’s farm that had an old bronze monument with a little open door. That was where snakes would go to shed their skins in spring. Bobby |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This poem has been a bit of a work in progress and still doesn't exactly work for me. Ida |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Oh I think it works out beautifully. I can see the mourners bringing their flowers to honor their loved ones and the deer watching in the background. But I am sure no one minds that the flowers are not left to wilt. My son would be pleased to know he is still feeding the deer. Lovely writing. Joyce |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Lovely post Ida but it is a wonderful thing that the flowers serve two purposes, one as a token of love for those who have passed away and a tasty morcel for the deer. Love Lindsay |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Your poem is lovely just the way it is, there is a quiet peacefulness in the air. I think you've gathered your thoughts beautifully, Ida. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Ida, I love this. Life does go on, doesn't it. I love graveyards too. When I was little it was a joke that I would drag my family to them at every opporturnity. I was my parent's little ghoul. I just loved them. A |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
You would love Rose Hills, Alison. It is probably the most beautiful cemetery I have ever seen. Beautiful rose gardens and acres of rolling green hills surounded by many acres of hills covered with brush and trees. All kinds of wildlife. I am there quite often because my mother, my husband, my son, my daughter and my nephew are there. Sometimes we take the kids just to see the deer. They are really quite tame and they love flowers especially roses. Ida [This message has been edited by Marchmadness (08-03-2008 05:08 AM).] |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
I agreed with others, wonderful write. Deer’s are such humble creatures, so are humans in the grave. I am scared of graveyards though. Prasad "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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Lady Ayla Member
since 2008-07-19
Posts 84WV, United States |
I enjoy reading about graveyards, even when they aren't used for a dark purpose, just simple, truthfull experiences. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
VERY Descriptive Write!-- I like the way you wrote with emotions with beautiful Words! with something so sad, you wrote with great Penning  ARCTIC WIND |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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scorpio eyes shut Junior Member
since 2008-07-24
Posts 31kerala, india |
its wonderful how you have described how the traditions that man has followed for centuries continue to help nature's cycles. always a pleasure to read your work. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Ida, you painted such a serene, peaceful picture of this cemetery that I think it is a wonderful place to be put to rest. Deers and cemetery ... you made me think of my hometown. Love and hugs, dear Poetess. Margherita |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
This is absolutely beautiful. |
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