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Lavender in Winter
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Lavender in Winter |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea 
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I watched the petals open as the sun rose and day caught its breath. A wildflower in Winter had somehow escaped a frigid death. Lavender and quite delicate, I almost picked it, changed my mind, for color in the winter is so very often hard to find. A drop of dew on petal, seemed, much like a tear, a silent plea, that I might help this flower live. Deep down, I knew it had to be. So, carefully, I dug it up, brought it inside and gave it care. I placed it on my writing desk. It still had beauty left to share. When Springtime came, a gift it gave, a living bouquet in full bloom. The little boy in me smiled, inhaled the scent that filled my room. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
nice thoughts for a grey day... I enjoyed! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah...and I clipped the last two roses to dry in bud form for later in the winter, to sit a pale reminder of a wonderful summer... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed reading this...James |
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Wind
since 2002-10-12
Posts 2981 |
Thank you so much, I loved this poem. Itgoes to my library   Never be normal! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
...and like Sunshine I picked the last rose bud to dry, yesterday. A constant reminder of summer's yet to be. Beautiful write m'friend. ~Hugs~ |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Michael, this is so lovely. I enjoyed it all the way through. It has a soft flow to it. Very nice. Thanks. Warm Regards, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Oh...I have to say I expected something beautiful and as always, found more than I expected. Happy Winter to you my friend. ThisDiamond |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
a very lovely poem. I am always amazed at the azalias and the forsythias that are tricked into blooming again by one warm day or two in the late fall and early winter... wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving *s M |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Michael The images portrayed through your words were simply stunning and I could almost inhale the exquisite aroma of the lavender. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Michael This is lovely!!  |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Michael, this is wonderful, sweet friend, this made me cry because I could see the sensitive boy in you smiling as it truly is a blessing to save a flower, which smiles and cries just as we do! (big hugggssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Michael, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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MidnightSkyeBlue Junior Member
since 2002-11-24
Posts 14 |
I loved it..and I'm such a sucker for lavender anyways |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Michael, this is so sweet. I could almost see the pretty flower and smell the sweet fragrance of it. Thank you for sharing. "Love makes the world go around" |
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