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Trimming Roses
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Trimming Roses |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA 
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There’s something odd I’ve realized About this earth, about this life. I’ve trimmed the blossomed bush of rose And many more have come to grow. But when I do not harvest buds, My rose bush dies for lack of love. It seems unusual that when I take The lovelies that the rosebush makes That it should grow more to replace. It humbles me, its giving grace. I think this is the strangest thing. The more I take, the more it brings. So what’s this lesson I have learned? Vase the buds of lessons shown. Don’t leave them hanging on a vine. Take those treasures deep inside. For if you don’t, you’ll never know How many blossoms, love can show. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
So poetically profound. Tend to yourself with love and you shall forever blossom and grow as do the roses, Dear lily...   Love ya! Linda |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Yes, it is poetically profound, Jo. I never understood that concept either. It's pretty phenomenal! I'm half asleep, awakened by arrival home of late fair goers. I hope there aren't too many boo-boos in thies response. I've already fixed a half dozen! Kids! Enjoyes your poem. misc'e |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Linda, muchos gracias....I will try. You know me so well!  ....jo |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Misc'e -- Thanks, sis. Oh, fair days -- memories. Get some rest, okay? ...jo |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
ONE MORE until 100! Congratulations on #99! misc'e |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Actually, sis, this one is the 100th -- how about that, huh! love you....jo |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I love your thinking  |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
The rose is a flower of love. And it seems to know that in order to be loved it must give. Wonderful write. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Getting my poetry fix before another very busy, very long, yet extremely fun day -- big martial arts seminar this weekend -- Hi-yah! This is so lovely jo, and so wise. I'm glad I found it to read within my brief amount of time allowed to browse this morning. Hugs you--  SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
The magic of exponential growth... So very well written here. Think as a gardener, a farmer... and the returns are multiple TD |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
We reap what the bush sows...how appropriate. So ironic, yet so very true of the rose...and of life as well. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
That it should grow more to replace. It humbles me, its giving grace. I think this is the strangest thing. The more I take, the more it brings. it humbles me too; let it always humble us,when it doesn't we would just sleep thru life like many, sad to say... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"So what’s this lesson I have learned? Vase the buds of lessons shown. Don’t leave them hanging on a vine. Take those treasures deep inside. For if you don’t, you’ll never know How many blossoms, love can show." How very beautifully this is penned. I so much enjoy your work. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Jo~ I love it ... love it ... love it !!!! *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
illiana I think you have learned much from the garden, as have I from your wise words. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I like this very much... it's beautifully written and gives me a lot to think about. *S* |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Sweet silky thoughts...James |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Thanks, James. Thank you everybody, for all your thoughtful remarks. (Been a busy week here.) ....jo |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Awwwwwww, this made my heart smile soooooo much, as I truly believe this is the reason why God made little girls and romantics. They both love picking flowers for their moms and lovers, and to share the love and wealth will only give you more love in return, yay! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jo, 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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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Touchingly beautiful, dear Jo. There is such grace in the act of giving and the rose is a wondrous example! Love and hugs. Margherita |
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