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Marge Tindal

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

0 posted 2001-10-22 02:44 PM

Starched Petunias
~*Marge Tindal*~

Here they stand attentive
waiting for the wind
Holding on - not letting go
yet willing to bend

Starched petunias stand the ready
in the guarded aftermath
Let no wind blow - their subtle glow
off the garden path

Peaceful gardens of tomorrow
sown in seeds of yesterday
Starched petunias, are you ready
to spread your splendorous array ?

~*~

Sometimes the muses bring one to share
that even I don't understand~
Must be a reason~
And then I went to look for a graphic ...
and I found a fascinating story ... just meant to be, I reckon~
~*~

Petunias -- That's for Remembrance
Dorothy Canfield
Illustrations - E.M. Ashe
Scribner's Magazine
New York
April 1912

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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[This message has been edited by Marge Tindal (edited 10-22-2001).]

Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla

1 posted 2001-10-22 02:54 PM

Marge,
Starched petunias? What are you watering them with? LOL Enjoyed the read *L*

Interloper

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Deep in the heart

2 posted 2001-10-22 02:54 PM

I don't know what a starched Petunia is. I don't even know what an unstarched Petunia is. Heck, I don't know what a Petunia is other than a flower of some sort. I do know good poetry when I read it, though

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

Gentle Spirit
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Posts 13989

3 posted 2001-10-22 02:57 PM

I think we all don't know why our muses send us stuff at times, but I sure am grateful that they do! Nice write Margie girl.

On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free.
~Me~

(I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~Garth)

Decaflame
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since 2001-05-11

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4 posted 2001-10-22 03:02 PM

I for one adore the scent of petunias, and this caught me up quite well, indeed....

never, ever question from where you muse comes...

nope. I won't either!

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

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British Columbia, Canada

5 posted 2001-10-22 03:08 PM

Well I love this big time! I see starched petunias a few times a week (the sweetest older ladies you would ever want to know), and are they going to love this. Must have been a starched petunia visited one of your muse's in the night and told her that she felt a bit forgotten? I know the ones I see, sure feel that way. Marge, I adored this one.

Try giving your smile to someone who does not have one, and I bet you'll find another. ~* Mysteria *~

Marge Tindal

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

6 posted 2001-10-22 04:14 PM

Thanks for the read, friends.
The link is inaccessible so I'm removing it.
BUT, the story is easily found on the Internet.
If you have a few moments to search for it,
just type petunias into your browser or Dorothy Canfield and it should bring up a link to a fascinating story entitled -
Petunias - That's For Remembrance
By Dorothy Canfield, Published 1912.

Thank you all~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Mark Bohannan
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In the winds of Cherokee song

7 posted 2001-10-23 05:23 PM

I sort of had a vision of starched "bloomers" but I can't tell you why without getting into trouble so let's just leave it at .... So nice to see you grabbing the thoughts when they dance in your pretty lil' head.

ge gv yuhi
Maga

Janet Marie
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8 posted 2001-10-23 11:20 PM

quote:
Sometimes the muses bring one to share
that even I don't understand~
Must be a reason~

we learned a long time ago not to question those special and MANY muses of yours...
we just take our delight in all that you write...
and this is DELIGHTFUL....
what a very cool turn of phrase "starched petunia" is...
and you took it and made it poetically perfect.

me

This distance has shown how the road remains alone
Now I'm looking in my life ... for a truth that is my own.

The Rusty Knight
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since 2001-08-29

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9 posted 2001-10-23 11:28 PM

A gentle smile and a nod.

Death comes not when we cease to breathe, but when we cease to dream.

Larry C

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10 posted 2001-10-24 01:37 AM

Marge,
How utterly delightful! I'm so glad it was meant to be. Super!

Marge Tindal

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

11 posted 2001-10-25 03:16 PM

*Thank you all ... I truly hope that you've taken the time to read something that Dorothy Canfield (Fisher) has written.
I know Vicky and Trillium/BettyLou and I have enjoyed her writings very much.

Starched Petunia's was just a phrase that popped out of thin air ... brought to me by my muse, Ayrasela ... I didn't know why ... until my search for a petunia graphic to put with the piece led me to the writings of Dorothy~

Now I smile in knowing why~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Startime
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12 posted 2001-10-25 07:53 PM

*giggling* well I simply love it. BRAVO!!!!

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

Duncan
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13 posted 2001-10-25 08:03 PM

Sometimes, understanding is an option...enjoying, is a given. Loved this, Marge.

Martie

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14 posted 2001-10-25 08:10 PM

Marge--This really touched me...the graphic with the poem, pulled some precious memories from the cedar chest. Thank you!

Daniel J D
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Hillcrest, Queensland, Australia

15 posted 2001-10-25 08:16 PM

Great write Marge. Oh yes the scent of petunias.

Respond to my call and let the waves of my heart fill your life with the wonders of love
(Daniel J D)

BloomingRose
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Florida

16 posted 2001-10-25 08:33 PM

Peaceful gardens of tomorrow
sown in seeds of yesterday
Starched petunias, are you ready
to spread your splendorous array ?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

And with wings they did fly...
and a what a nice ride,
spreading seeds of joy and laughter.

Cute poem Marge.

Hugs,
Deb

Marge Tindal

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

17 posted 2001-10-25 09:07 PM

Again I thank you all so much.
This one is a real pleasure to share~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Mistletoe Angel

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18 posted 2001-10-25 09:23 PM

(big hugggsssssss) Oh Marge, this is soooooooo beautiful! I love it!!! It is such an enchanting muse, for flowers have such beautiful smells and they have us muse of beauty of tomorrow! (sigh) I LOVE IT!!! (kiss on cheek) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Marge, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Nightshade

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just out of reach

19 posted 2001-10-25 09:39 PM

Marge - this is a lovley tribute to older blossoms with lingering blush on their petals. Chris

Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away.

Greeneyes

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In Your Poetic Mind

20 posted 2001-10-25 09:52 PM

reminds me of older southern women sitting on the porch with ice tea and lemon cookies....lovely Marge~

Greeneyes~

****

I keep my ideals,
because in spite of everything,
I still believe that
people are really good at heart.
Anne Frank
09*12*01

Marge Tindal

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Florida's Foreverly Shores

21 posted 2001-10-26 12:23 PM

Thank you all~
It has just delighted me to share this piece with you~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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