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The Jewel of Tangled Nasturtium
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The Jewel of Tangled Nasturtium |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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The Jewel of Tangled Nasturtium A tangled nasturtium climbs the fence and splays across the drive, it smells like strength, so individual and sure, it takes over climbing across the rose bush and laying padded leaf gently on each thorn sure and unafraid. It climbs the trunk of the liquid amber reaching its orange blossom to seek a view of all this opening spring. Last night in magenta sky I peaked inside the green open wings to a jewel of perfect sky reflection, minute and sparkling through sun-filled day placed just so in the center by a hand more gentle then this small vision can encompass with a smile. In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. (ee cummings) |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
An absolutely wonderful poem here my friend. Me thinks you have been outside working in the garden today, and have brought inside a touch of it's beauty to share with us. |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Martie, this is a wonderful poem. Your words just made the image of that Nasturtium climb right up on top of my computer screen. Gosh, i'm glad spring is here!!! Nice writing, as always. dh A life isn't significant except for its impact on other lives. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Yep, you've been stopping to smell the posies again, ain't ya? I love reading your stuff, reminds me to do the same! Lovely poem. Corinne |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice Martie..and I enjoy looking out my back door and seeing all the beautiful flowers and plants. It is soothing. James |
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Rosemary J. Gwaltney Senior Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 997northern mountains, Idaho |
This is a lovely poem! You're such a flower girl! I well remember wild masses of color in those tangled nasturtiums of my childhood, though I haven't seen any in years. Thank you for bringing back their sunshine for me on this sunny morning! You paint such detailed pictures, appealing to every sense; oh, I love the way you do that! [This message has been edited by Rosemary J. Gwaltney (edited 04-08-2000).] |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
martie this is so perfect..I love the Nasturtium its one of my fav flowers and I knew you would paint it so gracefully as only you can lovley... (did you know the dwarf and nonthorned varieties are edible...great in salad) TRUST ME...I'm a landscaper... LOL take care jm The stars shine so bright, now's the time I close my eyes - soft wind touch my face, Cool sand upon the place where I once kissed you And held you close. Now I will reach for the stars... Because Oh my love, that's where you are... Though the storms of black night rage on I still see your face I still feel your lips on mine And though my heart feels all alone without you I still hear you sing to me I still hear your voice on the sea... vertical horizon |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ How lovely are your glimpses into nature.  'sparkling through sun-filled day placed just so in the center by a hand more gentle then this small vision can encompass with a smile.' You pick the flowers of delight.  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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lucky Senior Member
since 2000-01-17
Posts 1601Idaho |
Darn tangled Nasturtium their everywhere. I don't know who's worse the Mourning Glories, Black Berries or Nasturtium. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Martie The ending of this verse, "placed just so....." is absolutely magnificent. A superb way to end this beautiful piece. What a delight to read. Liz |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Two minutes ago I didn't even know what it was and now, through your writing, I love it! Beautiful, Martie.... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Mike, you're right, I was working in the garden, thanks for blooming in my friendship garden. Danny--Watch out, first the computer screen, then the house. Corrine--Get out their girl and start smelling, and thanks for the reply. James--Yes, gardens are soothing. Rosemary--I wish you could come and visit me but glad I brought back such a sweet memory. jm--Yes, I put them in salads all the time, or decorate the plate...how wonderful to be a landscaper--very hard work though. Marge--Thanks for the delightful picture. lucky--I'll tell you those morning glories are beautiful when in bloom and buzzing with bees, but they are so hard to get rid of. Nasturtiums just pull right up. Liz--So glad you liked it, thanks my friend. deer--so glad to have introduced you to one of my favorites, and with Marge's help you even have a picture. |
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Panthers Chrysalis Member
since 2000-03-25
Posts 51 |
Terrific poem, Martie! I felt as though I was by your side, perusing the flowers... |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is so beautiful, Martie! You must have a very beautiful garden! Denise |
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