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adagio Member
since 2005-03-19
Posts 449Marrero, La. |
Put it out to pasture dig a deeper hole tie yourself a tighter knot toil takes it's toll Picking pieces one by one sliping sideways too! breaking branches bit by bit rest is up to you Dig up dirt and break some rocks bust a little sod tear the top off tiny box green peas in the pod Sun is shining shamelessly no shade left to hide hoses hanging on the hooks water flows like pride Greet the garden's golden gaze smell aromas sweet break the sweat of solid days growing bits to eat! adagio  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I liked this very much, adagio... some play on words, some handsome tweak, and I heard growth in this mid-of-week...  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Very much enjoyed Ralph! Good one!! Hugs~Nancy Life is one great big canvas; |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
 love this |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
and ye thought I failed ye, huh?  You know I love gardens and garden metaphors...and having been blessed to taste of the fruit of your garden I can only humbly thank you. You must try some of my purple berries I been eating them for six or seven weeks now Haven't got sick once Probably keep us both alive" Thanks for the blackberries Ralph. Didn't need the sugar, as they were almost as sweet as you.  Loved this.  |
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timothysangel1973
since 2001-12-03
Posts 1725Never close enough |
Great write... on the evening, when my hubby sat outside on hands and knees in his garden, in the dark planting last minute seeds before the long rain that is headed in. Came in the house looking worse than the 4 kids ever have, with dirty feet, knees and elbows and look on his face that spoke of true happiness in his dirt garden after dark... Thanks for this write. I loved it !! I may hate myself in the morning - but I'm gonna love you tonight |
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adagio Member
since 2005-03-19
Posts 449Marrero, La. |
Thanks to all of y'all for reading and replying! Working my garden is an unbelievable pleasure a labor of love. Karen, Leah says hello, and next time we will bring Pineapple Sage and more Roses probubly this weekend. adagio |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Brings back memories! Very beautiful, adagio! Love, Margherita |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Thanks for the roses and the sage, Ralph.The laughs this afternoon were even better. (pssssssst...tell Leah I said she's beautiful.) |
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