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ctowen
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since 2001-10-18

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Green Mountains of VT

0 posted 2001-10-19 01:44 PM

The Bear And The Flower

Every morning in the rising sun
through the wood accross the stream to see
a bear cub follows his dad for fun
the bumbling flight of a honey bee

From his dad before and before that
combing the wood for the hidden hives
this morning chore done before they sat
the ones of legend that hunger drives

Always caught near meadows with Daisy
the hard working bumble bee is found
Buttercup, Susan's that are lazy
flower to flower and all around

Every morning in the rising sun
the taste of honey turns to dry leaves
the bees are followed where there is none
and through the years each father grieves

From his dad before and before that
except this morn when the bear cub chose
the morning chore done before they sat
to play in the new morning meadows

Running and rolling in the flowers
now and then sighting the precious bees
funfilled moments ran into hours
flying and swarming the endless seas

Every morning in the rising sun
the bear cub seeks out the fresh flower
as bees are followed as always done
the ones that hide the hidden power

For in their mists never to be found
lies the golden honey in a stream
buried in a hunk of wood and ground
close to the flower that forms its dream

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

1 posted 2001-10-19 01:50 PM

I love it!
This is great nature imagery tied to some truths as old as time, maybe older.
Thanks for sharing this honey sweet piece of poetry.

"Always caught near meadows with Daisy
the hard working bumble bee is found
Buttercup, Susan's that are lazy
flower to flower and all around"

Elizabeth

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since 1999-06-07

Posts 6871
Minnesota

2 posted 2001-10-19 01:54 PM

Well done ctowen, I liked this a lot! The imagery was so vivid. Nice to meet you!

God bless America, my home sweet home.

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

3 posted 2001-10-19 02:13 PM

(giggles happily) Oh my gosh, this is so so cute! (smiles) I love watching little cubs playing around in the open fields; I saw the little cub trying to fly like the bumblebee. (smiles) Sooooooo beautiful and sweet! You have such a beautiful heart, dearest Craig, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

4 posted 2001-10-19 02:28 PM

Very nicely done ctowen. Enjoyed this one very much this afternoon. ~hugs, Nancy~

~Time has cast a spell on you,
So that you won't ever forget me.~

Magnus

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since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

5 posted 2001-10-19 02:34 PM

This poem is superb, enjoyed every word of
it. thanx.

Andrew Scott
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since 1999-06-24

Posts 2558
Redlands,CA,USA

6 posted 2001-10-19 03:27 PM

Hear, hear! A most excellent write! I could see it all before my mind's eye. Thanks for sharing. Peace!

Startime
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since 2000-10-03

Posts 5918
Canada

7 posted 2001-10-19 07:16 PM

*sigh* what can I say to this vision. You know me an nature and would know that I just tumbled into this and sat in awe watching the play. STUNNING AND SO VERY PERFECT. Thank you...thank you for sharing your talent in such a beautiful way. I LOVE IT.

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

The Lady of Shallot
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since 2001-10-03

Posts 818
USA

8 posted 2001-10-19 07:30 PM

This made me feel so good! Thank you for this.

-befriend yourself and you will never be alone-
Anna

Titia Geertman
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since 2001-05-07

Posts 5182
Netherlands

9 posted 2001-10-19 07:32 PM

This is an WOW WOW WOW beautiful poem

Titia

A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess...
Feel free to use the pictures on my website. http://communities.msn.com/Titiasplace/

ctowen
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since 2001-10-18

Posts 2286
Green Mountains of VT

10 posted 2001-10-19 07:51 PM

Thank you all for your comments!!
I am pleased that this piece has taken such good response.

Elizabeth - good to meet you too

Noah - I try to keep up with you.

Nancy - Pleased to make your afternoon ... the hug is most definitely returned.

Karen - what can I say, just jump right in and enjoy the play!

Lady of S - the picture was worth a thousand words. Thank you!!

To all others - your words are greatly appreciated and heartfelt. Thank you again.

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