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the last bouquet
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the last bouquet |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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They stopped by this morning to drop off your things, a bundle of memories wrapped within dust, photos and rings. The air became still within this cold room. Outside I saw the flowers fall from the sweet broom we had planted together alongside sweetest lavender and sage on the slope near the heather. As the memory of you sat silently upon my heart like morning’s dew, I wept alone quietly holding last handful of you. Our song ended too soon, our bouquet did not last. I fear I shall only want to live in the past, for a future without you is bleak and without hope, and my heart breaks each time I look out at the slope where we planted our dreams, while today I shall sprinkle in rhyme the last essence of you, buried within silent screams. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (04-20-2003 03:23 PM).] |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
... you wept alone quietly ... but now we are two! This is a wonderful poem dear Kacy, certainly sad, but there is sweetness in this longing. But as the plants renew their blossoms each year, so you must renew your heart too ... keep it open for a new song of love. Love, Margherita  |
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ctowen Member Elite
since 2001-10-18
Posts 2286Green Mountains of VT |
Life is a garden, a place to raise dreams, end thirst with tears, but most of all ... to remember the years. Passions and love ... Craig |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Margherita, yes, the remains of one form do encourage the new growth of another. thanks for your reply. Craig, as always, you leave me with a comforting beautiful thought. |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
treasure the times you cherished, memory's are forever |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Well, Kacy...I was going to pull first this line, and then another, and then the whole poem ended up in here... so all I can say is, thank you... for sharing your thoughts... well penned, my friend... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
humbly saying thanks to you for reading and replying |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Kacy: goodness - this reminds me of my gardens at home . . . and what I have lost . . . Yes - I agree with Margherita fully . . . xxoo |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
The last bouquet's are always sad...Jamess |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Midnite...The memories that grow within the garden, in time become sweet. I wish this for you, as I have found.  |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Very tender and sweet...beautifuly written. Eric |
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MikeFessel Member
since 2003-04-19
Posts 321Brooklyn, NYC, USA |
Oh how I cried as I read this! "The air became still within this cold room."- I could sense the tragedy here, wow! "As the memory of you sat silently upon my heart like morning’s dew, I wept alone quietly holding last handful of you."- This is so beautiful and yet so very sad  "Our song ended too soon, our bouquet did not last."- how could one not cry here? "I look out at the slope where we planted our dreams, while today I shall sprinkle in rhyme the last essence of you, buried within silent screams."- Oh this is one of the best and most tragic verses I have ever read! This poem moved me deeply, thank you so much!!! I wish to offer you so many condolences, but what could I say that could make such a pain fade away? Mike  |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Kacy I felt so much sadness through your heartfelt words. I hope you find love to warm your heart and happiness to make you smile. Take care.......Sue I am in motion |
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