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Wheat Goddess |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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She peacocked the golden haired grain stalks flaring from the heart of her stone white vase She had been bedraggled from the storm listing to the south with broken stalks astray like stubborn strands of blond She beckoned me to her with those wild golden locks My intent simply to straighten and adjust I found myself deep into the particulars of each and every stalk I touched Height, color, shape of head and length of hair all came under my scrutiny as into what position they would be Short heads to the outside line the rim Tall perfect examples take the center's reign In the middle fill in the other ordinaries She took me back to long ago memories a first job at a floral shop art classes in Jr. High to get her as she wished Only my best would do She blessed me with pleasure in the doing and an approving smile when I was done LGR(C)7/16/13 |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Ahhh . . . I liked this gem, Lori. You dug deep down and gave the Wheat Goddess the very best you have, and that is considerable. Lovely wordplay. Touching poetry. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Jerry you are too sweet! Thank you so much for your continued support of my work. Lori  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Simply wonderful, dear Lori. Exquisitely done. Margherita |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Margherita, it was my mother's vase and it sat in the corner of their screened in porch for years. Mom has lost that to Alhzheimers but my Dad remembers it. I wrote this as a follow up to Empty Pot as a way for my Mother to be able to appreciate the vase now. Lori |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Your sensitivity and heartglow is deeply felt, your words touch me. So sad, when memory fails to accompany us till the end ...  |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thsnk you Margherita. The nice thing about the stage where my Mom is at now, is that she is happy and laughs and smiles a lot. I don't think we have ever gotten along better. Never thought I'd live to see the day my Mom and I didn't argue. God blesses us in all things-but you already knew that. Lori |
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