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In reply to Ed's Distressed Wood
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In reply to Ed's Distressed Wood |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida 
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In repy to Ed's Distressed Wood And I am Oak, my rings are hair turned white, spare flesh around the middle, the extra hang of fold in spreading branches that hold family together. leaves that fall as promised dreams. like all of life’s best laid schemes, branches spread and old limbs creak living is not for the weak. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
and a great reply, speaking volumns, with a bit of humor added...yet, rings a great alarm....well done! |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
LeeJ: To have a response from you with such nice tone, is indeed a feather in my cap. I wear it proudly, and picture it red! I dashed that off this morning while still at the work place so was not sure it would be understood.(Nice job if you can get it I know). But Of course you could. Thank you. martyjo |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
BRAVO!!! Magnificent response....*big hugs* |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
latearrival Well said couldn't say it better myself. |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Startime and Dear Sy: Thank you so much for reading and responding. I just dashed out to do a little weeding, before the sun was too hot. I can not take to St.Augustine grass and it crops up into my gardens at great speed. Came in to sit and read a little and found you here. Appreciate you both, martyjo |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
living is not for the weak. No... it isn't. *S* And sometimes the strongest among us is so accustomed to their strength they don't recognize how they tower above others. *S* I love this! *S* |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oh Marty...this touches... you are so loved~ |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Suthern and Dixie, Thank you so much for your replies. I always felt I was an old Oak tree. I sometimes have dreams of a huge Oak containing a lopsided house of many rooms, all trying for a branch to hang on to. I think that is my family, sometimes standing tall and sometimes struggling to stay afloat.. best to you great women, martyjo |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I've been sitting here trying to think of an adequate response...and the poet fails; I'm back to "Wow!" You humble me... and you make me grateful for this wonderful place. I wish I'd written this, and I'm honored that you did. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
BRAVO! what a wonderfully inspired reply! |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Oh Ed, You humble me. I could never compare to what you write. Thank you though for saying so. And Midnightsun, many thanks for your reply.. I am most flattered by such nice responses. martyjo |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Yay! Awwwwwww, this is precious, sweet friend, indeed oaks have such unique lives like all living things and ever since I was a little boy I have always found it miraculous that you can tell how old they are by the rings in their trunks, yay! (smiles) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is a most wonderfully inspiring read, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet martyjo, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
life is indeed not for the weak. but strength comes in many different ways. My spirit will rise |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Noah and MGROVES. Thanks for replying. This was way down on the list. Glad you enjoyed. best to you martyjo |
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