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A rose |
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sea_of_okc Senior Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 568Oklahoma City, OK, USA 
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One day while I was walking I spotted a rose bush By the side of an abandoned home Choked by weeds and grass The leaves were wilting The single bud undersized Never to bloom if left untended I knelt by that rose bush and wondered How someone could let something So beautiful come to such a state I pulled the weeds and grass away And gently dug around the base I worked it loose from the dry soil Some of the roots were damaged But I knew they would heal in time I cradled that rose bush in my arms And carried it home with me I found a spot that got plenty of sunlight I watered and fed that rose bush Until its leaves became green again The stalk thickened and the bud grew Each day I turned my thoughts and attention To that lonely rose bush I found And was rewarded one day When the bud started to open up Each day I cared for that rose Until it finally opened all the way It was the most precious And beautiful flower I had ever seen All it needed was someone to care for it You, my love, are a rose.... For Kari, the love of my life ------------------ Steven Seaman A burden shared is a burden lightened A life shared is a life enriched [This message has been edited by sea_of_okc (edited 06-23-99).] |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
This is more like it. A beautiful poem and great tribute to love declared. In other words, YOU DE MAN! |
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Christina Myers Member
since 1999-06-21
Posts 159 |
A lovely thing indeed- giving to another- watching them grow and become even more beautiful than you imagined. How wonderful to read a poem about happiness and nurture- instead of sadness and tears. Bravo. -C |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
I liked this, very nice.  |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
What a nice tribute to the one you love...well done |
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Alwye
Moderator
Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Very beautiful. ------------------ *Krista Knutson* "If I could be an angel, I'd make your every wish come true. But I am only human, just a woman lovin' you..." Trisha Yearwood |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Yet another masterpiece that I have missed-awesome job, sea_of_okc. It reminded me of one of my friends (every time I think of a rose, I think of her). Thank you. ------------------ *Elizabeth* "Dwelt a maid belov'd and cherish'd by high and low, But with autumn leaf she perish'd, long time ago..." |
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pen of passion Member
since 1999-08-11
Posts 234 |
Brought a smile, big smile. |
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kalysp New Member
since 1999-09-14
Posts 4private |
dang Steve... how the memories flood my soul and my mind... I will never stop loving you.... not until they put me to rest... You will be a part of me for all time.. Your words are sooo beautiful... I am so glad we are talking again.. I'm so glad that I have stopped denying all the emotions.. and feelings, You are one in a million and I am so glad you are a part of my life... thanks... |
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