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From Boyhood Tales (The Gift of Flowers)
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From Boyhood Tales (The Gift of Flowers) |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas 
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From Boyhood Tales (The Gift of Flowers) A romantic since first I saw the moon and stars together, combined with always being broke in my teenage years, I had to innovative many things. Flowers, for instance; I probably gave more flowers to teenaged girls than most boys ever thought about. Cemeteries were my main source, being a repository of amazing bouquets of the most beautiful flowers available, with a variety that rivaled any florist. I didn't steal them - stealing is taking something without permission. I always stood before a grave and asked permission, explaining my reasons for wanting the flowers, and after a suitable waiting period, I assumed no answer was a positive one, so I took the flowers and ran like a bee-stung dog, just in case they were chasing me, knowing all the while that spirits had to stop at the cemetery perimeter. Now, being much older - maybe more mature - I see the error in my thinking and take flowers to, rather than from, the cemetery. Then again, I am not fifteen, nor am I always broke, and I don't run like the wind anymore. But the heart still wants to give flowers to mothers and daughters, and my soul still enjoys the warmth of the smile that flowers bring, so I don't know . . . maybe I'd have to hobble away instead of run, tell the truth about the state of my purse, apologize for stealing a rose, a tulip, or a whole bouquet, and maybe, just maybe, the spirits would understand it's love that's brought me here, and it's love I share with them for the gift they give me to give. I'm still basically a romantic, but changed in one subtle way . . . I don't give flowers anymore, not since my wife has worked in a florist shop - I Receive them now, regularly! wesley james beard, jr. © february 2004 |
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J.Samm Member
since 2004-01-12
Posts 415Iloilo City, Philippines |
do you know that feeling when you magnificent thoughts fill your mind and you feel so good that your heart wants to burst? whew! that's what i felt when i read your poem. awww, and you're such a sweet guy too! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Jimmy....tsk tsk...  Really enjoyed this!  |
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muted
since 2004-01-15
Posts 2949Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving |
a very sweet rememberance...very much enjoyed |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hey Wesley I just loved this so very much and wow, how the tables have turned as you now receive the flowers. My husband uses the excuse that I have so many beautiful flowers in my garden that he doesn't need to buy me any!! Just quietly, I think this is a bit of a cop out, what do you reckon?lol Thank you for sharing this fabulous story. Take care........Sue I am in motion |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
so sweet |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Your heart gave those reasons and that alone is a gift Hope |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
precious  |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
JIMMY! So good to read your wonderful words again, have missed them. Hugs. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JWesley~ This is just a WONDERFUL tale~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
...and maybe, just maybe, the spirits would understand it's love that's brought me here, and it's love I share with them for the gift they give me to give. ~*~ You ARE a romantic. Thank goodness for us! |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
You were very innovative and still are! Grover. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ah I really loved this! How sweet you are! Hugs~ ~ Whatever our souls are made of, |
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Ravenwolfvoyager Member
since 2003-12-25
Posts 326 |
Great work "j". A wonderful reflection put into poetic essence. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
loved it |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
truly enjoyed this sir.. well told!! |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
I just had to let more people read this!! I am in motion |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big angel hugs) Awwwwwwwwww, this is just too sweet and honest, dearest friend, I understand just how you feel of wanting the flowers, and that fifteen-year old boy's spirit will always smile in your heart as you wear the smile of love you share with your loved ones! (smiles) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet James, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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