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Denise
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0 posted 2000-02-27 08:09 PM


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



© Copyright 2000 Denise - All Rights Reserved
Isis
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1 posted 2000-02-27 08:23 PM


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)



childomine
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2 posted 2000-02-27 08:27 PM


Your garden sounds lovely.  A cacoon wrapped around you to fill you with peace.  Wonderful!
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3 posted 2000-02-27 08:39 PM


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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4 posted 2000-02-27 10:43 PM


Thank you, Isis, Kim and Mike for reading and responding!  

Mike-I'll bet that turkey would come in handy next Thanksgiving!! hehehe

WhtDove
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5 posted 2000-02-27 10:48 PM


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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6 posted 2000-02-27 10:53 PM


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.*~
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Denise
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7 posted 2000-02-27 11:53 PM


Thank you Rebecca and Marge! I'm glad you liked it! Spring was definitely in the air here today!!  

Denise

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8 posted 2000-02-28 12:09 PM


"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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9 posted 2000-02-28 12:15 PM


A beautiful glimpse of a simple pleasure.
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10 posted 2000-02-28 01:10 AM


Denise , Your garden sounds beautiful   I Love spring this reminds me of the perfect spring day , wonderful poem
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11 posted 2000-02-28 01:40 AM


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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12 posted 2000-02-28 03:18 AM


Lovely words - and a lovely images.

Sigh...I myself am just beginning to watch the leaves fall from the trees!

K

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life enriches writing'
Sylvia Plath

JamesMichael
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13 posted 2000-02-28 03:43 AM


Sounds like a special place.  Nice writing Denise.  I also have a special place I enjoy immensely.  James
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14 posted 2000-02-28 09:34 AM


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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15 posted 2000-02-28 09:38 AM


Oh, what a wonderful vision you have given me this morning  
Michael
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16 posted 2000-02-28 10:21 AM


Denise, this is wonderful.

"To part the clouds and bid the gloom adieu."

Love that line!

Michael

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17 posted 2000-02-28 10:59 AM


I like it.
Denise
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18 posted 2000-02-28 11:40 AM


Thank you all so much for your kind, warm responses!!  

Denise

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19 posted 2000-02-28 12:54 PM


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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20 posted 2000-02-28 01:00 PM


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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21 posted 2000-02-28 01:01 PM


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).]

Marina
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22 posted 2000-02-28 06:19 PM


Denise this a beautiful poem filled with such tranquilty.  

Marina

Denise
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23 posted 2000-02-28 09:47 PM


Thank you Breathe, Devina, RufffRyder and Marina for reading and commenting! I'm glad you enjoyed it!  

Denise

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24 posted 2000-02-29 07:45 AM


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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25 posted 2000-02-29 09:07 AM


Thank you, BSC! I'm glad I put a little Spring into your day!  

Denise

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26 posted 2000-02-29 12:59 PM


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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27 posted 2000-02-29 07:49 PM


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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28 posted 2000-02-29 07:58 PM


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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29 posted 2000-02-29 10:50 PM


Denise, this was wonderful. I'm a summer guy myself, but spring just tell me its coming.

Parker

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30 posted 2000-02-29 10:57 PM


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.


Denise
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31 posted 2000-02-29 11:14 PM


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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32 posted 2000-03-01 08:36 AM


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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33 posted 2000-03-02 11:11 AM


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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34 posted 2016-09-07 08:15 AM


Tranquilly beautiful!
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