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--- Why Flowers Bloom So Well ---
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The Lonely Stranger Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 361Upstate, NY, USA |
--- Why Flowers Bloom So Well --- A lady walked the river, With anguish in her eyes. “Why must I be lonely?” She wondered as she cried. There was no revelation, No lightning in the sky. No whispers to her in the wind, No explanations why. Head held low, she wept And went along her way. The pups that she was walking, Continued with their play. Then on the trail ahead, An older man appeared. The loving, kindness in his eyes, Was clear as she drew near. He smiled as he said “Hello”, And patted both the dogs. He pointed to some flowers, As they sat upon a log. “Do you ever wonder, Why flowers bloom so well ? Listen very close my child, Their secrets I will tell. It’s not within the flower. It’s not within the ground. It’s not within the water. It’s in your hearts, I’ve found. You know that every flower Requires special care. You know that if you love them first, The beauty will be there. With each other, you’re so different. You want the beauty first. Without it, you withhold your love, Then wonder why you’re cursed. Now go my child, dry your eyes, And find yourself a seed. Find a man who’s heart is kind, Who yearns to fill your needs. Find a seed that’s in the dirt, Tread upon so long. Give him love and care, you’ll see I’m very rarely wrong !” He smiled as he held her hand, And gave a kindly stare. “Trust me child I’m always close, I hear your every prayer.” < !signature--> Some men see things as they are and ask "WHY ?" I see things as they could be and ask "WHY NOT ?" [This message has been edited by The Lonely Stranger (edited 09-25-2000).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Lonely Stranger, this is wonderful! I can see that you're rather new around here, a belated WELCOME from me to Passions...and with this type of insight, friend, come join us in Spiritual Journeys...anytime! Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I will add my Welcome as well! I love this poem! Lots of meaning everyone should heed! Great reminder of how we should be...thanks! <*\\\>< I know not what the future holds, but I know Who holds the future. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Now I have never said this before though others may have....but I wish "I" had written this. This is so beautiful and your insight blooms in each and every word. I could see the two sitting on the log and the wonderment in her eyes as she learns the secrets of the heart. Superbly written. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
this is a very cool poeom... bittersweet and filled with wisdom and grace lessons learned... the last line made me smile.. wonderful writing... perfect rhyme and flow here as well take care jm There are places inside our souls - that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts - that need to be loved this much. ~jm~ |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Wow you sure know how to pull on the heart strings. This was so beautiful, thank you. |
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Jenn E Senior Member
since 2000-08-02
Posts 589Kelowna, BC, Canada |
Oh My.......this really plays on one's emotions...this was poetically perfect.......I LOVED it......the flow, your words.......the meaning....all of it is just perfect. I could see all of this...you paint a beautiful scene here. WELL DONE!  Jenn E |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
lonely stranger- wow...this is so beautiful! i just love it. a belated welcome from me as well, and i look forward to reading lots more from you. -vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, you have not truely met the poet." -vlraynes |
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The Lonely Stranger Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 361Upstate, NY, USA |
Thank you all, this is one of my favorite self authored poems. I think we have allowed the media to put too much emphasis on looks and thus we divorce more because we do not even know who we are marrying. We marry a look or a body and 3 years later we find out that we don't like the person we have married. So this is my way of saying HEY if you marry a cover girl or cover boy, JUST because of their looks...... You deserve what you get. [This message has been edited by Balladeer (edited 10-02-2000).] |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Exactly...a pretty face doesnt mean a pretty heart and if you pass up a loving heart because of the face and body that goes with it...then you arent someone Id care to know anyway...WONDERFUL JUST WONDERFUL |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
This is one of the most sensitive, beautiful, poignant, honest and loving poems I've read today, and believe me, I've been reading throughout the day in between job hunting. This is absolutely stunning and that's no bull! I really mean it!< !signature--> Kathleen [This message has been edited by Irish Rose (edited 10-13-2000).] |
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The Lonely Stranger Member
since 1999-06-18
Posts 361Upstate, NY, USA |
Paula - Thanks for stopping by for a read. Don't you wish the world would learn this lesson? So many people hurt because there heart's eyes cannot see anywhere but behind .... [BIG SIGH] --------------------------------------------- WOW ! Irish Rose I am flattered. What to say ? Thank you ? Yes, Thank you for such kind words.  |
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jonmcm Member
since 2000-10-11
Posts 222England |
This is a nice poem Lonely Stranger. |
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