a flower grows
for my granddaughter, Jessica, with love
a flower grew from ‘neath the stars
its petals soft and pale
and as the day descended harsh and loud
this flower spoke, was but a wail
too many days of fear and plight
through the years of silent pain
too many nights of long lost smiles
her cries unheard, she shrunk in shame
if only those of us who cared
could have known her pain, her fears
she tried each day to make things right
but fell deeper through the years
throughout her life, this flower tried
but naught was her reward
as the petals fell, her beauty ran
from prying eyes, faith ne’er restored
came the day when God looked down
and saw this flower raise her eyes
dear God, what have I done, she said,
to deserve such pain and despise
save me from this sadness, this pain
my babies, my salvation
let me savor what you have given
spare my soul from this damnation
there’s sunny days and calming nights
there’s roses among the thorns
give me the strength to fight
let me know it’s not all forlorn
give me strength, I beg of you
let not my life be wasted
I’ve sinned, God, and I’m sorry
but your love for me I’ve tasted
I see ahead a golden place
where love and peace abide
and if I but try to see it through
I’ll finally find my peace inside
By Dee Garner
© April 8, 2006
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For a very special person, my granddaughter, Jessica, who's gaining strength in her fight to survive and thrive.
She'll make it
Love you, Jessica
Written April 8th, 2006
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Beautiful
but so sad...you have told me things over the years so I know some of what is going on...what a beautiful poem you have written for her...How it must hurt both of you...This is just so .. it makes me want to cry.....Love ya Sis...
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This is a Most Lovely poem
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Brilliant
This poem is a very beautifully written poem. Filled with imagery, it flowed nicely. I enjoyed reading it, wish I could find better words it deserves, but I'm still new at reviewing.
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this was amazing al of it
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Congratulations
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OMG. This is fantastic!!!
I think this is now a favorite poem of yours for me now. I realllllly like it. A real good job on this Dee. Thank you for entering the contest and good luck in the contest.
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I can feel the strength in your words. I wish you and your grandaugter all the best Good luck in the contest
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Awww
This piece is truly captivating and gorgeous I loved every word of it. Good luck to you in this contest.
Keep writing
Countrybabe
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WOW this has to be one of my favorite ones yet... wow such great imagary. I like how you said you tasted gods love.. that is neat.. reminds me of my poem i have about God and who hears his prayers.. Wonderful write.
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A beautiful and heartfelt tribute to your granddaughter. I can sense the pain and abandonment she must have felt along her journey in life. It does feel like that for many of us sometime...and it's not an easy path to walk. But I can also see that she has your love and encouragment and through that, I know she'll thrive and blossom...and her petals will once again reflect the beauty that is within. A very touching write!!!!!
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I am in awe of this poem, its a tender heart that beats out lines as these and I'm sure your granddaughter will draw much stength from your love for her - so poetically written, I wish her and yourself all the best in life.
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How lovely for someone, especially your dear granddaughter. You DO realize that this poem will be her oasis
? Isn't it so special to be part of our children's children's life? Blessings...blessings. The promise of the ages to those who know Christ!
Ok..I love the title. And the way you write it, it's as if you are taking the brunt of the acute pain that she's felt. How hopeful and deep of a love. Yes. I know it.
Sis, I love it.
as the petals fell, her beauty ran
from prying eyes, faith ne’er restored<---- ewwwwwwwhhh..what a picture that is..such an image. Powerfully expressed! -
Loving
Such wisdom shown with your words. The beauty is found when one person gives as much as you. I fear the loneliness of not having such kindness givein to my childs sweet face when I am gone, she will be alone. I love this site for her to come and to know of others who share love without being a judge. A beautiful poem in both form and meaning. Annie -
Dear Dee,
I don't know the circumstances or history behind this heartfelt poem as Jerssica's grandmother but you express past inner struggle and a plea in torment for God's help with convincing reality. I pray that He will hear and answer,
Applause for a very moving poem.
Love and hugs, XXX Hugh.
PS: I'm sorry I haven't been on AP much lately but, as I think you are aware, my sister is now within days of release. -
whoa. great noodles. I forget how good you are at writing. I should look here more.
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This is just gorgeous! It almost made me cry (not an easy thing to do). I'm sure she will just love this. It carries so much love and displays a very special bond, that only comes from truly knowing another. You did an awesome job on this, I wouldn't change a word of it.
Blessings, Gypsy
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Yes she will make it! Your faith and belief is important, because she can draw strength from you. Belief is important.
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This is so beautiful! Oft times we stray away from the goodness of God and find ourselves in pain and sorrow. When we look up---there He is waiting with arms outstretched. I shall pray for your grandma Jessica. The Lord is merciful and His goodness lasts forever. Your words ring wondrously lyrical Dee. I can feel the love spill over from these words. Sometimes the most appealing flower has the hardest time pushing through the hard earth and bursting to bloom. Your grandmother is like the rose. She is indeed blessed as you are to have her.
Much Love,
Renee
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What a sad but lovely poem for her..I hope and pray that her faith continues upwards through out her young life.. thank you so much for sharing and most of all for caring as I see in all your poems..
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SO BEAUTIFULLY INSPIRING
I am sure that with this truly inspiring poem she will find the strength to get through.
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This ia a real good Quatrain. It reminds me of a quote by Spinoza! I will send to you.
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I know it well how it feels.Hope she can make it soon and well.
Love you my lovely mom,
Shahrzad
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great read, it gets me thinking about the future.
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Well I hope she gets through her time - I am sure she will, we are all born fighters when we enter this crazy world. Many times we will face the trials, I know I keep running through mine
Spill ink and twist me into the shape of love...
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