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Sunshine

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Listening to every heart

0 posted 2003-08-02 06:36 AM

Raintree Me

You come into spring first of green
a gift you were, Johnny’s dream
branches spread in sheer delight
in June you become golden bright

Legend holds that those who may find
Golden Raintrees shall grasp in kind
all their magical dreams come true
so sit with me, enjoy the view

Inviting birds, bees, butterflies
a harbor of health, wealth and wise
soon golden rains shall come forth and
hearts of paper lanterns bring northern

Winds to come, blow all away
your work is done, you shall not stay
but spring is promise, soon reborn
for legends hold, and you are sworn

To bring luck, good fortune, all one’s dreams
as secrets are held in your golden beams

for in the raintree’s heart of gold hearts
is where happiness shall always start

~*~

29 August 01
revised
8 August 02
Photograph by KRJ

*Note:Enchantress had never heard of raintrees, and I think she thought they were a figment of my imagination...I just wanted her to see what I get to see, every day...

MARK V SHELDON
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In a corporeal internship...

1 posted 2003-08-02 08:38 AM

Magically beautiful... I'd love to write a song or a poem or at least strum the guitar underneath one someday.

-MVS

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Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

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Canada eh.

2 posted 2003-08-02 08:38 AM

Thank you for this Karilea..
I had heard of them from the movie Raintree County
but had never actually seen one..until you posted this
wonderful piece with the pictures.
I've still to see a real one...but I will one day..
yes I will.
~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~

~The breeze that kissed you on the face,
Has held me in the same embrace~

Dark Angel
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since 1999-08-04

Posts 10095

3 posted 2003-08-02 09:18 AM

I havent heard of them either.... so thank you Karilea

Wonderful work as always sunshinygirl.

Maree

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since 2002-08-27

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Realms of Light

4 posted 2003-08-02 09:18 AM

So that is where all your talent comes from! Hmmm! I wonder if I gaze upon your photos each day, some of my dreams will come true!
Thanks for sharing your raintree with us!

Lovely poem!

Linda

Nightshade

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since 2001-08-31

Posts 13962
just out of reach

5 posted 2003-08-02 09:38 AM

I knew it.....I knew it!! They really are real!! Thankyou Karilea! You have just made my day...and I am sure my sister's as well. I am keeping this one for sure! lots of hugs, Chris

"The suspense is terrible.
I hope it will last!"
-Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka

Patricia
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since 2003-04-06

Posts 2160
Missouri

6 posted 2003-08-02 11:48 AM

Wow, K...what a treat! I know nothing of the raintree. You have enlightened me yet again.

Patricia

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

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Eternity

7 posted 2003-08-02 04:37 PM

Never heard of these raintrees either. Enjoying your beautiful words and the pics greatly.
I say the trees are your passion .... and mine too.
Love and hugs. Margherita

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

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California

8 posted 2003-08-02 04:51 PM

Karilea...I have a golden raintree in my front yard...have a poem about it somewhere..but it's not as pretty as yours!!

littlewing
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since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

9 posted 2003-08-02 09:59 PM

Karilea, this and those are beautiful!
They remind me of bleeding hearts . . .
xxoo

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

10 posted 2003-08-02 10:38 PM

Karilea, this poem is beautiful...
and so are these trees. I've never
seen these either. Thanks for showing
them to us.

Hugs

Ethel

ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22

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Michigan, USA

11 posted 2003-08-02 11:33 PM

What a wonderful tree these are!
A great write, thank you for bringing this.
TD

dhicks03
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since 2002-12-26

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Missouri,USA

12 posted 2003-08-03 08:30 PM

Very Nice...The tree and the write

SharaRose
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since 2003-07-19

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Somewhere out there~

13 posted 2003-08-04 12:56 PM

This tree is beautiful. I have never heard of a Raintree? I live deep in the South. Maybe you are in another region. Never have seen or heard of this tree. Lovely, and I enjoyed the words as well.

SharaRose @-->--

Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer!

suthern

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since 1999-07-29

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Louisiana

14 posted 2003-08-04 11:46 AM

What a beautiful presentation of poetry and pictures. *S* Thanks for sharing! *S*

Local Rebel
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Southern Abstentia

15 posted 2003-08-04 02:56 PM

My favorite tree hugger!

Ericc
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16 posted 2003-08-04 03:32 PM

Wow...!!!
Eric

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17 posted 2003-08-04 11:44 PM

It's a beautiful thing, this tree....I wish I had one of my own, but I do admire them wherever they grow. I'm removing a troublesome palm tree from my yard, maybe I'll get one of these, so I won't have to covet my neighbor's.

...and this poem does justice to the living wood!

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passing shadows
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displaced

18 posted 2003-08-05 03:38 AM

I had been wondering the same thing...now I know

thank you

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