Of Wasps And Roses -- For Michael Auguste

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0 posted 2005-01-01 10:16 AM

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.

Reposted....for Michael a kindred spirit with
whom I had almost too many things in common, and
who became a friend to me, in the nick of time.

Enchantress
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1 posted 2005-01-01 10:19 AM

Beautiful tribute Ed.
May his soul soar free.
I find myself at a loss for words this first day of the New Year.

passing shadows
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2 posted 2005-01-01 10:20 AM

thank you

Sunshine

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3 posted 2005-01-01 10:20 AM

Some nicks are so danged welcome...
thank you for this, Ed.

Nightshade

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4 posted 2005-01-01 01:01 PM

So lovely Ed. Thankyou.
Chris

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5 posted 2005-01-01 02:46 PM

Ed, I never knew the man...only that he was beloved.

And though I knew him not...I know THIS.

That you write truth.

Ed

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6 posted 2005-01-01 04:43 PM

Great tribute Ed!

~Alli~

Happy Holidays!

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7 posted 2005-01-01 04:57 PM

i love your choice of words...the piece is evidently heartfelt...well done!

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8 posted 2005-01-01 05:17 PM

Ed, your words are magnificant....God bless you both...

Hugs
Lee J.

suthern

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9 posted 2005-01-02 12:05 PM

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.

Sorrow... spoken so beautifully. This is a wonderful tribute to one whose season was far too short.

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10 posted 2005-01-02 12:38 PM

Mysteria

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11 posted 2005-01-02 12:46 PM

"In a nick of time" was Michael. Somehow he just knew.

Lovely tribute to a caring man.

Dark Angel
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12 posted 2005-01-02 03:34 PM

A beautiful tribute Ed

Maree

into this night i wonder, it's morning that i dread, another day of knowing of, the path i fear to tread.
~Sarah McLachlan~

scorpio
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13 posted 2005-01-02 04:17 PM

A wonderful tribute Ed. Well done.

believe in what your heart feels...

stilltogether
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14 posted 2005-01-02 04:49 PM

Thank you so very much Ed. Michael loves it.. I'm sure.

Mary

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iliana
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15 posted 2005-01-02 10:18 PM

Ed, this left me wordless.

....jo

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16 posted 2005-01-02 10:47 PM

Ed,

I remember how impressed I was when I first read this! I'm so glad you posted it again for Michael.

miscellanea

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17 posted 2005-01-03 11:05 AM

good write

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18 posted 2005-01-03 12:19 PM

Your writing is straight from the heart,
and your heart is a tender one.

A lovely tribute, Sir~

Martie

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19 posted 2005-01-08 07:08 PM

Ed

Beautifully done from the heart. Thank you for posting this again!

Midnitesun

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20 posted 2005-01-08 08:08 PM

came back to say
thank you

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21 posted 2005-01-09 12:04 PM

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.
*********************************

This poem touched me so...especially this last part. Michael...he definitely bloomed while dying! He was a beautiful soul...and he was made even more beautiful in his passing! I can't wait for the day to see my dear friend again in Paradise! Thank you for posting this!! -- Becka

suthern

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22 posted 2006-01-31 10:12 AM

To read this again is to again be touched to the heart... I can't imagine a more beautiful tribute.

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