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I Brought You Flowers From My Garden
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I Brought You Flowers From My Garden |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia 
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 This is a picture of my back garden with my favourite statue I came to bring you flowers On this dark and cloudy day I just needed to be near you So for a while I thought I'd stay I know you're only here in spirit But I take comfort in this place I try hard to control my tears As they still stream down my face I see you amongst the flowers And above the trees you roam I sometimes live in hope That the angels will carry you home I remember so much about you Like your warm engaging smile I hold tightly to these images As I walk life's lonely mile They say time is the greatest of healers But no one informed my heart Some days I feel so empty Like I am almost breaking apart I know you'd want me to be happy You wouldn't like to see me cry But my memories bring me comfort They're all I have to get me by * * * I wrote this on Friday after visiting my father's grave. I am in motion I am blue Love is an ocean I'm anchored in you - Shawn Mullins [This message has been edited by Suetang (09-24-2002 06:06 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssss) Oh Sue, this is sad but so very beautiful, sweet friend, I hope this feeling doesn't apply to you now and now love has found a place in your garden to bloom forever under the happy sun! (kiss on cheek) Your garden is sooooooo beautiful, I love that cute angel statue too, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!   May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (09-22-2002 06:40 PM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Sue..this is so very beautiful.. I must take a trip over there and have tea with you in your garden... I absolutely love it! Looks like my kind of garden. ~Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Sue, what a wonderful way to spend time with your Dad's spirit. A poem and flowers. I hope they both brought you some comfort. Nancy, I'll meet you in Chicago and we'll fly to Melbourne together. Hope you like Earl Grey tea. It's our favorite. Hugs, Marti |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
This is a warm loving write, Sue... Did your dad do a lot of gardening like you do?  ~ flowery hugsLyra |
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Paddy Member
since 2002-09-23
Posts 52Straya |
Hi Sue, it's nice to see a neighbour who writes pretty cool poetry ... and ... has a lemon tree in her back yard.  I guess one becomes content with one’s poetry when one opens the book ten years hence and does NOT exclaim, “Did I really write this?” |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Sue - this is truly heartfelt poem and I love your garden. I find peace and serenity in mine - don't you? hugs, Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Hi, Sue. You made me cry, but that's okay. I feel the same way when I go to the cemetary to visit Daddy's grave. Nan(Pilgrim variety) |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Oh so bitter sweet.  Beautiful words you've penned. ~Sheri |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Thank you all for the warmth and love I felt through your words. You are all so very welcome to come and visit my garden anytime without invitation. I take flowers to my father's grave regularly as I feel like I'm leaving a part of me there to keep him company. Take care.....Sue I am in motion |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sue: A lovely poem and garden too! It's always so special to spend time with you, while you remember your dad and what he meant to you. I know so many people love you and your poetry and I hope you can feel some of that in the response you get to your postings. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Crysania Member
since 2002-09-21
Posts 67Lost in a dream. (Please don't wake!) |
I love your poem, and your garden is beautiful! I hope to have a garden as splendid is that one, just for the sake of being able to gaze upon it's sea of radiant colours and smile. I hope your heart's garden is as wonderful as the one I have the pleasure of looking at. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Betty Lou Thank you so much for your words which always bring me comfort as does the words from everyone here. I feel so much warmth and such a strong connection every time I come here and it is people such as yourself that keep me coming back. Stephanie Thank you so much for your reply and I'm so glad you liked my garden. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Beautiful words Suetang...James |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Sue Your garden is beautiful...I always find comfort in mine...nature seems to be still and listen to hearts. Your poem is lovely! |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Sue - beautiful write - your dad shines through to us in your writing and in your heart - Paul |
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