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March Memories |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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March Memories...repost from #4 Through an open window the fragrance of orange blossoms stirs memories. In that lingering citrus scent, longing becomes a little girl enchanted by a tree, by the perfection of a day when simple dirt and roots the canopy of a thousand buds was the soul of importance. That little girl is me, scrubby kneed inquirer of bird songs, toes wiggling excitedly in the soft cool dirt, the marveler of insects and asker of questions. She was not always this innocent or kind, nor would she ever be so awe struck by simply being where she was and who she was. And as far as days go she could not make this one last longer then it was and so it fell into the past and was lost, until now. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
thank you for this one, Martie. Kathleen Blake "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey." Laurie Lee |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martie~ Oh, the essence of you - 'That little girl is me, scrubby kneed inquirer of bird songs' And you sing them so well. Love you~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Martie, I'm just going to say thank you for this splendid read you have provided me with tonight... I know that you know I get much enjoyment reading your poems and this one is another jewel my dear... Hugs2uPoetFriend ~coco~ |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Martie, Poetry to my soul this is beautiful it is as if you stepped into past, wonderful friend, Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. We have to be reminded that He exist!" (Writer Unknown) |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martie, I always enjoy reading your words. Good one |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Are you sure you don't see me somewhere there in the shadows? Here...I'm up in the branches...awaiting your presence with giggles pending... |
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jellybeans Member Elite
since 2000-10-13
Posts 2298 |
I am with marge...those lines are the most precious way to describe the inner you...great writing martie.....my grandson helps me remember all the little things...just as this does...thanks lady  |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
with a clearer perspective we realize the child always remains in us but still - without the cloud we might never have had this poem so - remind me to fog your glasses occasionally |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
liked it |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
And as far as days go she could not make this one last longer then it was and so it fell into the past and was lost, until now. Beautiful reflections of times of innocence and inquisitivenessl Martie! Well done! The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kathleen--Thank you for reading it. Marge--I loved the back yard...still do! Coco--You are so sweet and your replies a treasure...thank you. Cerenity--I did step into the past for a bit..thanks. Sy--So glad you enjoyed...thanks for letting me know. Karilea--Maybe that was you up there in the tree with me. jellybeans--I am waiting the time of grandchildren. Bill--The child in us always...yes..just with not as much grace and innocense. Thank you Vandana ethome--I'm always happy to read a reply from you Eric, thank you. |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Martie? Grandkids....help.....a lot..... |
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