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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa 
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RESCUE MISSION 17 June 2011 She was caught between two circles of razor-wire above the spikes on the wall, the barbed wire squashing her on either side of her neck. She must have been trapped for goodness knows how long, speechless, long-suffering and suffering long. I am to blame that I hadn’t noticed before. I carefully pulled the strong wires apart and with such love and care I gently pulled her head through the gap and with great relief it seemed that the only wound was that one of her petals was a little bent. Her twenty sisters I am sure had tried to shout to me about their sibling’s plight, but as I sadly don’t speak, hear or understand Aloe arborescens I hadn’t heard. I will be sure to check on her every day and make sure that she is recuperating well. Owl |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
It seems to me that not only do you understand perfectly "Aloe arborescens" language, but you do understand the Universal language of all forms of life, dear Owl. And this poem is another example of the exquisite Owl-language. Love, Margherita  |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Margherita, what an exquisite thing to say! You brought tears to my eyes. It is so very special and important to me that I will remember what you said with joy, warmth, and reassurance (especially when it seems otherwise) “until the stars fall as rain and the sun and the moon change places”. Thank you, my dear friend, Margherita. Love and hugs Owl |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Ah, wonderful write, my friend. Here I was thinking 'cat' and you were off in another sphere...much enjoyed... jwesley |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You have the gentlest soul and most loving heart... and speak those universal languages of love and caring and compassion. This is so YOU... it had to be beautiful!! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Good for you to rescue a soul in distress. ~ If work is so terrific, why do they have to pay you to do it. ~ |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Very gentle soul shines through this write. Wish we all could understand their language. Fine writing. "The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts" |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Dear Diana...I'm sure you have already learned the language of this flower. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Beautiful! As is your spirit! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Jimmy, thank goodness it wasn’t my kitty cat – but I don’t like my flowers to be in distress either. Ruth, you sweetie-pie. Thank you for those kind and compassionate words that make even my toes smile! Thank you, Jerry. Anyone would have. She looked so vulnerable. I wish I had managed to prevent her distress in the first place. Thank you, Prasad for your kind words. Yes, wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could speak, and more important, hear and understand the language of flowers? I am sure that my Aloe arborescens’ voices would sound like tinkling bells. My dear friend Martie (more hugs for you and Needful because of the passing of Precious), I wish I had been able to. If I had, I would have heard her faint voice and her sisters’ compelling voices calling me to help. Thank you, Karilea, for such a lovely thought. Owl |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
You are so in tune with your world, Diana. and surprisingly strong for one so gentle and kind. Ida |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
You are so in tune with your world, Diana. and surprisingly strong for one so gentle and kind. Ida |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Your heart is so incredibly big. You touch me with your thoughtfulness and awareness of life around you. This poem is a testament of your ability to look beyond what many of see and don't notice. You are speical in so many ways. xoxoox A |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Ida, you say the loveliest things. I love what you said. Happy smiles and thank you. Alison, thank you for the beautiful things you said of me. I love my world and I feel very blessed that I notice the ants as well as the elephants. Thank you especially for thinking that I am special. Owl |
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