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Of Wasps And Roses
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Of Wasps And Roses |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass 
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I've written poems for other men before and likely will again. It's not macho for men to dedicate poems to men directly, and I've never done that. This time there's no need to, because everyone in PIP will know who this is for. Godspeed, friend. Godspeed. Of Wasps And Roses They’re blooming somehow, why, I’ve no idea. It’s certainly not my doing, in fact I killed them. I didn’t learn in time, and now borers have claimed my roses. Who would have thought a wasp could kill a rose? I pruned them hard and harder when I knew, but too late; the larvae have reached their hearts, and so this summer is their last. Still they blossom, in colors the same but somehow clearer now, as if they knew; as if they made each bud, each leaf, with special care because it could be the only one, a beauty void of hope perhaps but beauty nonetheless. There’s no response, no action I can take. It is a simple thing and I know this fall I can replace them, but some day, if prayers exist or wishes can be answered, I would ask for this: that when the wasp of time plants a final larva in me, I might be given such a gift, the grace to bloom while dying. |
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muted
since 2004-01-15
Posts 2949Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving |
 this is incredible...tears in my eyes. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
I join in the sentiment.  |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ed You've touched the tears, my friend. This is so beautiful, because of where it came from.  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You've given an incredible gift, my friend. Thank you. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Ratleader, Excellent my friend. |
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Crimson Moon Member
since 2003-07-21
Posts 52NY, USA |
Deeply moving. A secret place high atop the forest hills and valleys touched by all you have been and content to be all that you are. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 yes, I know...me tooa very touching gift here |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Remarkable write. Chris  Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
A gift from the heart...what a treasure. Heart Hugs. ~The breeze that kissed you on the face, |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
A write like this requires the combination of immense talent, unique vision... and a heart big as the universe. I'm so glad you're blessed with all three. Through tears I type... this is magnificent! |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
"I would ask for this: that when the wasp of time plants a final larva in me, I might be given such a gift, the grace to bloom while dying." What man could ask for more, for himself or for a friend. Well done! |
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Grover Senior Member
since 2004-01-27
Posts 1967London, ON, Canada |
Well written, sharp images-- enjoyed! |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
"The grace to bloom while dying" Ed, Thank you dearly for this thought provoking and very beautifully written piece of work. Thank you so much, Michael The stars will shine when I am gone, the earth will turn on as before, the gulls, still race along the shore, the morning star, still kiss the dawn [This message has been edited by Sunshine (03-30-2004 02:17 PM).] |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
It's so wonderful. Juju |
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zippi Member
since 2004-03-31
Posts 56California |
I'm new here at PIP, therefore I do not know who this lovely poem was meant for but it surely tells the heart. Deep and touching. Made me tear and swallow, hard just to keep from sobbing. Rene` |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you for sharing this, Ed, it is a beautiful, soulful write. And men should write more often for men, it is a wholesome gift of friendship. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Your heart is so big and full Ed, and your poetry is truly a blessing. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Excellent Write Ed, may your prayer be granted |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Just to let you know, this is not the second time I've read this... I've lost count. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Still they blossom, in colors the same but somehow clearer now, as if they knew; as if they made each bud, each leaf, with special care because it could be the only one, a beauty void of hope perhaps but beauty nonetheless. Ed, how do you do it? This was written with such care, kindness, expression. Astounding as always... I'm so glad you didn't allow the macho part of you to not write this...bless you! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
though I have no idea who this was written for, it was superb!!! |
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