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Outside My Garden Door |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648
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Tranquility, though small the piece may be Amidst the urban chaos, it is mine; A deed so states; this is my property My privacy is closely kept by pine, A fence that lets me view the clouds and sky And tips of houses, nothing more or less; A juniper is home for friends that fly; This is my favorite place, I must confess; Gazeboes, tiny, hang upon each post Awaiting bright new flowers come the Spring The season of the four I love the most; Rebirth begins and causes me to sing Reminding me that death is not the end But lends itself again to life anew It is a truth on which I can depend To part the clouds and bid the gloom adieu. For all life’s clamor I have found the cure; It waits for me outside my garden door. Denise |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Nature and peace wait outside your kitchen door. I love springtime the best myself, this was lovely Denise. P.S. I'll repost my fav spring poem here in OP6 if you care to have a looksy. May the world hug you today, With it's warmth and love. I pray it whispers a joyful tune in your heart, That tell you there is a friend sitting in another corner of the world, Wishing you well and wishing you love...... ~Isis~ (Goddess - Sovereign of the Spirit) |
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childomine Senior Member
since 2000-01-25
Posts 818st. petersburg, FL |
Your garden sounds lovely. A cacoon wrapped around you to fill you with peace. Wonderful! |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
We have some wild turkeys who have been coming into the yard... guess it takes a turkey to know a turkey... but kind of nice to go out into the back yard... |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Isis, Kim and Mike for reading and responding!  Mike-I'll bet that turkey would come in handy next Thanksgiving!! hehehe |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Oh Denise, did this ever bring a smile to my face as I could just kick back here and imagine myself here! Excellent job my friend! It waits for me outside the garden door. Beautiful, beautiful! |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Denise~ This is positively Spring. It is awakening. Lovely .. just lovely. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you Rebecca and Marge! I'm glad you liked it! Spring was definitely in the air here today!!  Denise |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
"It is a truth on which I can depend" It is as if the old adage, "...like a breath of fresh air," was derived from this very poem, Denise. Wonderful writing and sentiments shared. Claire |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
A beautiful glimpse of a simple pleasure. |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
Denise , Your garden sounds beautiful I Love spring this reminds me of the perfect spring day , wonderful poem |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
we love our gardens as well ... spend many an hour there ... just day-dreaming and watching the birds and squirrels and one bully butterfly that tries to chase everything else away I miss spring Rex}<{{{{o> |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Lovely words - and a lovely images. Sigh...I myself am just beginning to watch the leaves fall from the trees! K'Writing sharpens life; life enriches writing' Sylvia Plath |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Sounds like a special place. Nice writing Denise. I also have a special place I enjoy immensely. James |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Denise, I can so understand what you are saying about your garden. Three years ago I bought this house and found myself out side one day planting roses, Some one once told me there could not be enough flowers on this earth and they were right. I find when all else fails and I can't find peace of mind I will visit my garden as well. Cerenity |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Oh, what a wonderful vision you have given me this morning |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Denise, this is wonderful. "To part the clouds and bid the gloom adieu." Love that line! Michael |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
I like it. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you all so much for your kind, warm responses!!  Denise |
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Breathe~ Member
since 2000-02-05
Posts 315Washington... |
Awwwww...give me sunshine, flowers, and peace of mind! Spring is breathing in this poem... I can't wait! This is lovely Denise! I love the time and in between the calm inside me in the space where I can breathe... Sarah McLachlan |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
This is such a light, uplifting poem Denise...spring does hold such tranquility!!! Very nice piece!! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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RufffRyder Member
since 2000-02-25
Posts 143<------Over There------> |
Very nice I felt as if I were there looking out your window throughout your yard with this peaceful visual that you have written. Thank you dsnyder. Spring is my favorite time of year [This message has been edited by RufffRyder (edited 02-28-2000).] |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Denise this a beautiful poem filled with such tranquilty. Marina |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you Breathe, Devina, RufffRyder and Marina for reading and commenting! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Denise |
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BSC
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since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
dsnyder - What an uplifting poem, makes me itch to get out into "my little patch of Heaven" and get busy......Thanks for the touch of springtime on a winter's day. |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, BSC! I'm glad I put a little Spring into your day! Denise |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Denise, I read this one when it was first posted, but now reading it again, I see that I didn't comment on it (must have gotten interrupted) so now I'll tell you what a lovely poem this is. I was so amazed at the gardens in Charleston, as small as some of them were, they were exquisite. I came home and started planting like crazy, but my large yard still looks barren. But spring is almost here, and time to plant again. This was a beautiful little scene you portrayed. I hope when the weather gets nice, you'll come over and visit Love Liz |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Elizabeth! I'm glad you liked it! I have a tiny yard, probably like the ones in Charleston...I'm still working on the exquisite, though! But it is still my paradise in the midst of the city! I can't wait 'till the spring flowers are in the shops! I can't wait to visit your home, too. That will be a real treat! Denise |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Denise, this is beautiful, I'm sure the actual site of your garden is stunning, how far did we figure I live from you? I see neat little things popping up in our yard can't wait to see natures surprises we will have, since we moved in winter we haven't a clue. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Denise, this was wonderful. I'm a summer guy myself, but spring just tell me its coming. Parker |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Denise I'm still dreaming on here You have painted a picture so well The hot chocolate i can smell Or perhaps a light glass of wine Would go anlong well with such divine The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Gloria, Parker and Helmut for reading and for your kind comments!! I'm glad you all liked it! Gloria, I guess about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Come on up!! Stop by on your next trip North!! Parker, Summer is great too, as long as I have air conditioning when it gets too humid! Helmut, I'll have a glass of Asti Spumante, please!  |
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Paul Hoekman Member
since 1999-12-28
Posts 382Harwinton Ct. U>S>A> |
We already knew you were down to earth! The landscaper in me really appreciates this. I hope you are an organic gardner. Through my business I've met so many people who pride themselves on their beautiful gardens and how in touch with nature they are as they SPREAD THE CHEMICALS. Earthman Landscapes Paul Hoekman |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Paul! I'm glad you liked it. No, I don't use chemicals. I just let the bugs munch to their hearts content! LOL Denise |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Tranquilly beautiful! |
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