Potholes......(another day in the life of a flower delivery girl)

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Martie

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0 posted 2005-05-23 09:57 PM

Potholes ….Another day in the life of a flower delivery girl

I am singing to the blessed street
to the tortured rocks and dirt
yes, to blacktop

The way is sometimes dark
and you can’t see the holes
that groan a vehicle
but they bring knowledge
of the incredible power of a tiny drop of rain

I spend so much time
weaving the course from here
to yonder in one day
I slip on a steep climb because
of all the mud on my shoes
from the way that life overflows
into the driveways
and leaves a scar where
I already have several

Earth Angel
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1 posted 2005-05-23 10:09 PM

Martie, pain can come with the rain ~ but when there are enough raindrops, they can also wash that pain away.

May a gentle rain wash the mud from your boots and all the pain in your life.

Loving hugs,
Linda

icebox
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2 posted 2005-05-23 10:11 PM

Snapshots from the soul! Nice!!!!

*hug*

"She Who Goes

Through Life

Unmarked

Has Never Truly

Been Touched."

Sunshine

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3 posted 2005-05-23 10:17 PM

OW!
Darlin' girl,
did you not remember
just who is Queen Klutz
around here?

Not you, Miss Grace...

Camphophenique for two?

Let's connect the bruises game coming up!

Dark Angel
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4 posted 2005-05-24 12:02 PM

WOW Martie, you ARE incredible.

one for the library

mxx

"we all have wings, but some of us don't know why"

Michael Hutchence (INXS)

Midnitesun

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5 posted 2005-05-24 12:55 PM

nice metaphor, Martie
we curse those potholes, and rightly so, as they disrupt our forward momentum
yet perhaps, they just slow us down, force us to appreciate the moments and places where our feet rest on solid ground

Ratleader

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6 posted 2005-05-24 01:14 AM

It's those unexpected slams that do the most damage, eh? I've had a few of those myself, but you seem to have those slips and blindside hits as part of your daily routine!

You already have balance a'plenty....so, I wish you traction in every sense of the word.

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7 posted 2005-05-24 07:15 AM

I slip on a steep climb because
of all the mud on my shoes
from the way that life overflows
into the driveways
and leaves a scar where
I already have several

what Icebox said..is so true...

but we know..your heart and know that love is no stranger to you..

Susan Caldwell
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8 posted 2005-05-24 08:25 AM

very nice Martie.

sometimes I bathe in the potholes of life.

"too bad ignorance isn't painful"
~Unknown~

jellybeans
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9 posted 2005-05-24 11:58 AM

how could one not love this....what a delight

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

10 posted 2005-05-24 12:22 PM

Wonderful Martie..
Life is full of potholes..
it's the ones we weren't expecting
that hurt the most.
Hugs to you sweetie~

Life is one great big canvas;
throw all the paint on it you can.
-Danny Kaye

Pilgrimage
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11 posted 2005-05-24 03:28 PM

Oh well, I slip on the mud and fall flat of my back and everyone laughs. What can I say? At least I have my place in the universe.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

Margherita
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12 posted 2005-05-24 04:20 PM

quote:
I spend so much time
weaving the course from here
to yonder

When we slip, I think it's like an invitation to ponder before moving ahead again. And sometimes we need to allow someone to take our hand and help us up.

This, dear Martie, is a powerful write, incredibly beautiful and touching.

Love, Margherita

Corinne
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13 posted 2005-05-24 09:17 PM

I slip on a steep climb because
of all the mud on my shoes
from the way that life overflows
into the driveways
and leaves a scar where
I already have several

loved this!

Corinne

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displaced

14 posted 2005-05-25 08:40 AM

I loved this

LeeJ
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15 posted 2005-05-25 09:01 AM

yes, this was an incredible write, as all of yours are Missy poetess...but remember, always, the joy, the elation, the fragrances, the purity, and heartwarming love you bring to others from over the miles, can you imagine, how wonderful you make them feel, when they open the door, you, delivery of smiles and warmth!!!!

Hugs and thank you so much for your wonderful words

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16 posted 2005-05-25 11:54 AM

bernie

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17 posted 2005-05-25 12:19 PM

good read

Mysteria

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18 posted 2005-05-25 01:16 PM

I felt this poem, and loved Kacy's answer to you

it is just so true.

latearrival
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19 posted 2005-05-27 02:09 AM

From one who has been juggling thunderbolts and lightening for the past few years, I understand. Best, marty

Marge Tindal

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20 posted 2005-05-27 09:26 AM

MartieSis~

I wish you bluebirds on this day of Spring
With blessings galore for the flowers you bring
I wish you a pair of mud-free shoes
And a *kiss* upon your little boo-boo's~

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

Email noles1@totcon.com

Nan

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21 posted 2005-05-27 10:26 AM

Methinks that mud on our shoes keeps us grounded and connected with the earth...

Goodknight
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22 posted 2005-05-27 03:49 PM

fantastic view of the delivery driver's plight - you write so very well Martie - Paul

iliana
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23 posted 2005-05-27 04:42 PM

Martie, I read this several times. I so enjoy your writings. Amazing comparison.

JamesMichael
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24 posted 2005-06-03 02:38 AM

Nice...the writing...not the potholes...James

hoot_owl_rn
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25 posted 2005-06-07 09:11 PM

fantastic imagery!! By the way, it's nice to see your beautiful smiling face

Ruth

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26 posted 2005-06-07 10:00 PM

You paint some very nice visuals here.
Well done, I enjoyed!

SG

Mysteria

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27 posted 2005-06-08 12:25 PM

Great story Martie! Loved the layered ski outfit

~* Carpe' Diem *~

suthern

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28 posted 2005-06-08 02:34 PM

Ouch!! *S* This is magnificent, Martie... wishing you better days! *S*

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