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The Garden I See In My Heart
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The Garden I See In My Heart |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada 
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The Garden I See In My Heart I tread carefully down rows carefully designed by me as I prepare my heart for HE who guides my life I begin my gardening by first visiting that place left barren where no light nor rain falls to feed what’s growing there My heart still weeps as I view the thistles and the thorns growing wild where they will know I must leave them in the wildness of lost hope Even now I see the few wild roses struggling to bloom as they are choked by weeds refusing to give them a place to thrive The ground is dried and cracked with a grayness covering all that would grow here in this place where nothing lives Shedding tears of regret I turn my back upon this place of poison and decay with all the memories that it gives As I move forward I smile at the memories brought in the planting of each flower in glorious bloom The Wild Flowers come first with myriad of colors bursting into fields made green by the love of the Chief Gardener Scattered in wild array they bloomed to life in all the colors of the rainbow Still some were choked by weeds and thistles still scattered among a garden left to grow on its own Bright yellow Buttercups began to flourish drawing the sunlight of truth into the heart of this garden As strength and knowledge were gained carefully tended rows appeared with each new flower nurtured to bring forth its very best Green grass flourished in a soft carpet of lushness as each row was divided by rows of green showing ground ready to receive the planting Blue Bells sang as music touched the heart bringing gifts of gentle love through notes both loud and clear Tulips held the sweet nectar of love from friends held and captured and given to all who entered in Red Roses fill the air with passion for life with strength and surety within soft petals opened wide to catch the sun Orchids of all design spill forth with each new truth revealed to show where love has touched this garden that is may flourish There is still much rich earth prepared anew for planting of life’s beauty found amid the world One spot in center of this garden is tended with great care that when this flower come in bloom it will show that most rare The Blue Rose is planted here and waits for love to nourish that it too may blossom to fill this garden with rare love eternal What Does Your Garden Look Like??? Karen Torbiak 2001© Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) I remember this one so well; this is a true gem of natural beauty! (smiles) Now for a touch of winter, we will sprinkle some magic snow and glitter upon all these lovely flowers! (smiles) BRAVO!!! I LOVE IT!!! You ahve such a beautiful heart, sweet Karen, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Karen, a very colourful and distinctive write. I enjoyed. Maree  |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
This is a beautiful poem indeed. What a lovely garden you have. I think you have tended it well with a life of love and caring. You have a big heart you sweet lady. This shows where it came from. Lovely If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
I hope that my garden is as beautiful as yours is, Karen!  God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Karen, You have such a beautiful garden. I can picture every corner in my mind thanks to this lovely poem. Dawn |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Such is the garden of life, weeds and all!! The plan is to take care of what needs to be done and leaving alone what must grow on it's own. But I think we all plant our favorites and take extra care of what truly matters to us....for it is our garden and therefore we reap what we sow. This was a bouquet of words in all it's fragrant and poetic splendor. |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
Karen, The Garden I see in your heart has the most beautiful flowers in it..roses,sunflowers, daisies, tulips. You are an extraordinary woman and a talented poet. Love ya! RP |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
and in your garden grows the most delicate flowers...watered carefully for all time. Your words inspire others to write. your growth is evident. Nicely done Star. |
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peaches73533 Senior Member
since 2001-11-04
Posts 981OK, USA |
Karen you most definetly have a way with words.this was beautiful.You can tell you take pride in what you have and upkeep to the top of the line.I wish my garden were as pretty as yours. Peaches |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Love the wildflowers the most, I think. Beautiful garden of words, Karen. |
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