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LngJhnAg
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since 1999-07-23

Posts 3508
Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion

0 posted 2001-12-27 04:39 PM

He planted a new rose each year,
In the garden beside the gate.
The blooms blazed forth in rainbows,
Each rose signifying the date.

The newlywed planted a red rose,
As a symbol of the passion they knew.
That year flew by on wings of love,
As the depth of their loving grew.

The next year he planted a yellow rose,
For the remarkable friends they'd become.
Yes. The passion they knew was still there,
But now they weren't two; they were one.

The next year he planted a pink rose,
To show others how they saw their days.
Bathed in the glow from sweet loving,
As their love grew in those wonderful ways.

The next year he didn't plant roses.
She'd grown pale and needed him near.
And though he loved her with all his heart,
She was gone by the end of the year.

The next year he planted a white rose,
In honor of the color she wore.
And each morning he'd go out to see her,
In the white petals blossoming forth.

Though she'd left him far too early,
She was still in the garden with him.
Her blooms softly caressing his face,
As he tended each long green stem.

Each day he'd visit the garden,
Knowing she was waiting within.
The years passed by so slowly,
As he waited to hold her again.

Finally, his long journey ending,
He knelt in the garden with care.
Then closing his eyes, he joined her,
And left the white roses there.

If you are going through Hell...then keep moving!

SEA

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Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

1 posted 2001-12-27 04:44 PM

a warning, that's all I ask for a warning!!! Now I have to find some tissues!!!Shame on you for making me cry like this.....

Tennessee Angel
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since 2000-06-03

Posts 661
Tennessee

2 posted 2001-12-27 04:49 PM

I agree with SEA. A little warning would be nice "tear jerker ahead". This was absolutely lovely!!

Ariana
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since 2000-10-08

Posts 571
Orlando, Florida

3 posted 2001-12-27 04:50 PM

Absolutely beautiful. Oh my, I need the tissue too. Loaded with emotion and fond memories. What is this telling us??? Live and love each day to the fullest. Thank you for sharing this with us.

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

4 posted 2001-12-27 04:54 PM

Oh this is so....so...may I have a tissue please? May I also pick one yellow rose?
This is beautiful and quite a change for you.
Nice work! Hugs, Nancy.

*~ Wishing everyone a New Year filled with Peace & Love ~*

ecrivan
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since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

5 posted 2001-12-27 05:17 PM

generally sad and unexpected ended, but that's the real world..am not much into tear jerkers or romantic poems but it's nice how you convey the message that we are not all here to stay.

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

6 posted 2001-12-27 05:26 PM

The next year he planted a yellow rose,
For the remarkable friends they'd become.
Yes. The passion they knew was still there,
But now they weren't two; they were one.
==============================

A pirate didnt write this...a poet did...
one with a pen that knows his depth of heart, passion and gentle soul.
Long John..you give yourself away when you post your serious, romantic poetry...
I see right thru you...Kicking kitties??? Not a chance ... I'll bet there was at least one sitting on your lap when you wrote this

You're the hidden cost and the thing that's lost in everything I do.
Thats the way love is ... sky blue and black.

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

7 posted 2001-12-28 01:43 AM

LJA,
Holy cow! Where did that come from? SEA at least you could have posted a warning! Man...

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

8 posted 2001-12-28 09:15 AM

Absolutely stunning writing. This is just beautiful. Ok.....so I need the tissues to. Please pass the box. *s*

On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free.
~Me~

(I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~Garth)

Irish Rose
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since 2000-04-06

Posts 10263

9 posted 2001-12-28 11:43 AM

Well, you know yellow roses are my favorite and Ive often wondered what the meaning behind them was, Gosh, LngJohn, you really moved me with this write. I didn't know you were so gifted and sentimental!!!!

I am/Kathleen/

Opeth
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since 2001-12-13

Posts 1543
The Ravines

10 posted 2001-12-28 11:47 AM

Both heartfelt and well written, intriguing and sad story line.

Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

11 posted 2001-12-28 12:34 PM

You have peeked into my heart and saw the roses, then composed this beautiful poem.
THis is superb and very tenderly written
Liz

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

12 posted 2001-12-28 12:44 PM

LJA,
From now on I'm gonna have to call you the soft hearted pirate. Excellent my friend.

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

13 posted 2001-12-28 02:05 PM

Mr Pirate...it seems your secret is out. Loved this touching poem and the symbol of the flower. You're a really good poet, you know?

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

14 posted 2001-12-28 02:45 PM

LJA,
your New Year's resolution should be to write more...and then take out shares in Kleenex to support you while you write.
Loved it as I love all your serious work.
Keth

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

15 posted 2001-12-30 07:48 AM

I love roses...especially rose gardens. They've a quality about them that usually knows no comparison, other than a love of time...

I found this walk through your poem very ... calming, although it was poetically sad...still...it's a Keeper...

Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

16 posted 2001-12-30 09:30 AM

Everyone should have the pleasure of beholding a white rose
I saw them for the first time on a visit to California
This one, however, we can all take pleasure in
So I'm putting it where everyone can see...at the top
Liz

Startime
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since 2000-10-03

Posts 5918
Canada

17 posted 2001-12-30 11:14 AM

Oh my does this poem ever touch the heart. I am so very impressed LJA...you have brought not tears of laughter as is your usual way but tears of compassion and understanding flow. Absolutely stunning. **big hugs** Thank you for sharing such a magnificent poem with me.

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

Bill Charles
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since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

18 posted 2001-12-30 05:46 PM

LngJhnAg - a very potent writing. Excellent with the different color of roses. Nice, very nice...

BC

Dennis
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since 2001-02-19

Posts 235
Indiana

19 posted 2001-12-31 12:59 PM

This is nice, I'm going to read this to my wife, nothing else seems to be working

Dennis

Tracey
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since 2001-08-29

Posts 2808
where insanity meets breeding

20 posted 2001-12-31 01:08 PM

Well, who would have expected such a beautiful poem from a kitty kicker!!! Be careful, your soft side is showing! Now quick, better write somethin bout trucks and beer!!Lol

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

seraphin
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since 2000-09-24

Posts 1004
Michigan

21 posted 2001-12-31 02:41 PM

Thank you for one of the most beautiful works I've read.

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