Looking for you and longing
A chance between two friends
You'll have come a long way
When you get here
Plane flights and car rides
Till the journey ends.
Quite a different landscape
You will anticipate and see
A small city in the prairies
My home,my city and me.
Large spruces grow along our street
Majestically standing tall
They are like angels
Holding out their arms for all
And in front my window
One stands tall for you
To welcome you
With songbirds
A lovely song so true
Amassed with color
My flower bed
With peonies,and lilies
So fair, and many other
Perennials will woo you
Their strong scents
Will fill the air!
My windchime blowing
The breezes flowing
And we'll come in for tea
My best china will be set
Out in my dining room for thee!
All around the house will be
Antiques of family name,
And watercolors and paintings
My own and some of fame
The music will be gentle
The kind you like I know
And the atmosphere will be
One we love and know
Our conversation will be
As friends who've known
Each other
For many years,
As sister or of brother
I'll have my favorite tea out
And give you apple crisp
And all delights
That you could wish
Will be there on your dish
When sadly you have to leave
I'll tearfully say adieu
And count myself so blessed
The time I've spent with you!
Author notes
Seldom the art of hosting a guest is as popular as it was years ago...This is one planned and cherished!
A contest entry
- WHERE ARE YOU? by debilynn.
900 points, ended December 27, 2006, 11 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Pre writes galore! by Lady Michaella.
850 points, ended July 16, 2008, 15 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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Lovely, Rose Angel!!!!!!
Friendship is the key to life. Knowing that you have made an impact on someone's life for eternity is an accomplishment to few have the honor of having done. i have a friend I have known all my life and he I cherish like a brother. Wonderfully written.
Brian
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keep it coming i like it alot
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Thank you Tim for the most thoughtful of comments...so personal...Thank you for dropping in for tea here, today!
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Letter writing is also a lost art, it seems, but hospitality is what I felt when reading your eyes thru ink in this write. The "To you, I will never be cold" on my Author Page is from "Songbird (Fleetwood Mac), and I am always appreciative when I see a poem with a songbird mentioned. Also the watercolors, since they most easily show the light present in every twist of the brush (like spirit fingers). I have a friend that's closer than a sister, and this reminds me of her. What a beautiful collection of treasures called words that you shared here. Helped made me feel more centered, yet it did have a poignancy of truth. Use your best china daily. Here's mine: Thank You.
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I love this Gramma, but a word of advice and constructive critiscism this rhyme is a bit forced i recommend you fix it up a bit.
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Beautiful
...there is nothing like an object to prompt the memory. I was there with you in this for just a moment. There a sunny day and a wonderful breezy moving past the kitchen table and even over the grassy meadow. -
Worth It
This was lovely and very sweet, I love the way you described the art of hosting. Nothing like a visit from an old friend or loved one to make our day just a bit brighter.
Here's to friendships,
Perry L. Earles
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really nice, it made me feel warm inside to 'look' at such two friends, congrats on the HM>
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Put the kettle on
Having read all the reviews for this lovely poem, I don't think I could add anything more.Only when you have tried to write poety do you realise how difficult it can be and this makes me marvel all the more at your skill. I feel as though I have been to a vertual Tea Party with a very special person
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A wonderful piece of work telling a friend how much you look forward to having their company and how you cherish their presence. Everything abnout this piece gave it a very homely feeling, one filled with all the care and honesty that a host would want to dish onto a much welcomed guest. Your yard and your home, a delight to behold in write. Just super. Thanks for the wonderful read.
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Rose, I know I already read this one, but there is something so special about this write of yours. I forgot about it until I came to your page to see if you had anything new to read. This poem makes me feel like I'm the special guest (even though, wasn't this about someone from your past?) An old friend? anyway I still love this write of yours. it will forever be timeless!!
SilverButterfly
Mary
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Imagery complete ...
and the thought of such a visit has crossed my mind many times. That old friend and the days of catching up - where a certain energy fills the air and one that is duplicated by nothing better. I loved your poem and I'm still waiting for my old friend to come to my location as well! j
y
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The way you put words together to create something amazing astonishes me. All the words fit into place like part of a jigsaw! The rhyming was nice and smooth, and the picture was good to go with your poem.
Really well done.
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I like your writing style and have enjoyed reding your poems. thank you for taking the time to read mine.
Mel
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Oh how wonderful this write is
Often I have jknown such a wonder and loving get together as this and the beauty surounding us with all natural sounds and creations .This poem is priceless me dear
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I am speechless!!!
Hey, Rose, this poem is a great combination of said and unsaid emotions... i love the detail here and as i said i am speechless, my silence is my applause.
Methinks poetry pre exists language, it is upto the artist to make it glow through the words... that's what you have accomplished here.
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Rose, you have made us all feel good with this beauty of a write!! What a thoughtful lady you are to pen such a caring and loving story of friendship. This reminds me of those good ole' days when people REALLY celebrated a welcome visitor!!!
BEAUTIFUL sweet Rose.
SilverButterfly
Sis, mary
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Thanks for entering
Now this is a truly good poem! I really love it! Friendship is a great thing... having them over. Really nice message coming through. It was a nice even flow. Well done. Thank you for entering and good luck! -
very nice poem! simplicity is key to life. cause as simple as it might be its sometimes a memmory till the end! take pride in this poem its beautiful=]
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Beautifull
Very nostalgic, holds a great feeling of "home" for
me and of time spend with someone special. Time that
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What a lovingly written timeless piece with which to remember. Delighted to have shared it with you!
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Simple but beautiful... sometimes we need to accept the simple things in life are often the best, moments spent with friends are to be treasure, I hope you enjoyed this as much as I enjoyed reading it
Karen
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Very simple, but full of imagery and emotion. It just tugs at my heartstrings... lovely write.
God bless!
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This is a beautiful piece you have
penned here! It's always great to
be the host of a party or get together.
Times like these are very special and
mean so much when you can spend it with
someone that you know and love. Very
sweet and beautifully written! Thanks
a lot for sharing this piece here! Keep
up the wonderful work!
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wow, now this was really worth the read!!!! This is such a great accomplishment on many different levels in that you have sopek to everyone ...no matter who the are or what their place is in this world of ours today.
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this was cute
nice... keep writing
I like the imagery of all
very sentiment maybe more emotions -
Beautiful my dear!
This is very Classy , and very touching i am sure from your heart .
The very first lines captured me ,
Looking for you and longing
A chance between two friends
A wonderful sweet gentle write .
~Lisa~
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Nicely done. it had good flow
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Nice
I think I want to visit, I smell apples.
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welcome
thank you for the china. the tea was marvelous. i hope to stop by and visit you again *winks. it was like you were addressing it to the reader and they felt like they were part of your day, that you spent ravishing attention and thought on to them. i liked that perspective what a wonderful write. mind if i add u as a favorite? i'm new here- it's my second day on allpoetry. -
I really liked this especially the line
Antiques of family name,
And watercolors and paintings
My own and some of fame
good job!
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Great poem for this contest, you express how much of a caring friend you are and welcome people with open arms ,much love comes from this write and i wish you luck in the contest
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Beautiful
This is GREAT!!!! Sorry for not saying alot, I'm stunned by your words -
A long traveled friend arrives...as you await...is captured well within your words...sweet words...which welcome all to come in...well done..like a little story..thanks for sharing
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Beautiful!
Good job this is amazing, this is just beautiful, in my eyes this poem means alot about ur friend, which is just beautiful. Great Write!
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amazing mom, you have outdone yourself with this one! You are right though, having a guest over in this day and age is nothing like what it was at time, and it is a time and place that is sorely missed. Great write, mom.
the only thing I noticed that could be changed is a tiny typing error in the 3rd to last line:
"I'll tearly say adieu"
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Some very lovely imagery you have created with your words. Sounds like a very warm and inviting place set in very beautiful surroundings. Very nicely done. Take care and Have fun. Steve
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beautiful
Such a beautiful, descriptive piece of writing. I love the vivid imagery you have used here. It flows so well and has such depth to it. I can really picture this. Very good job on this one.
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Heartwarming
Rose Angel beautiful write. Would be honored to be your friend. Your home sounds like mine. We may live in differnt areas but my home is always opened to anyone. When anyone enters our home we enbrace them with hugs. Great poem. God Bless
HAPPYMOMMA
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really touching
This created many feeklings for me, as i do not have any close friends. Its been that way, since the war, so have always been a bit jealous of ones that have such a closeness. I know I keep ones away, but its my way with dealing with life. jules.
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This is Excellent
I loved this poem, it was if I were the guest to your generous hospitality and wonderful street and home. So many visuals. Every stanza stood on it's own...The lucky guest with you at home.
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Thanks...
Indeed a great heartfelt write revealing the joy of the friendship in terms of its relation to have peace and light in our life...The poem has come out with grace and beauty of the universal terms bringing the truth of the sentiments in our life...you have shown the innerself here time and time again..I am impressed with the beauty of your heart here which is shining truely Indeed a pleasant work is here..and yes thank you so much for reading and commenting on my work..It is a gareat honor for me ...Thanking you once again... -
A BEAUTIFUL POEM!!!!
This was a wonderful poem. I have had the pleasure to meet some wonderful poets on here. Meeting one in person was wonderful. Thank you for sharing. Happy Holidays and many Blessings to you. Take care, Sandy
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Beautiful my dear
Wow, today I have come across a very nice poem with lots of imaginations. This poem is the witness of the great ability of its creator for penning no for painting this.. more like weaving the poem with threads of pictures. I just wonder if I could see all of this in actual if I were a guest of this home. My favorite stanza surely goes to this part:
“Amassed with color
My flower bed
With peonies, and lilies
So fair, and many other
Perennials will woo you
Their strong scents
Will fill the air!”
Thank you dear Rosemary for sharing and good luck in the contest :-)
~Massy~
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Outstanding
I thought this poem had a simple charm and I loved the flow of imagery, especially the lines:
They are like angels
Holding out their arms for all
I liked the romantic, lyrical feel of this poem, the choice of language and visual impact. A wonderful poem to read.
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Enchanting!
Simply Beautiful! I wanna come visit!
This poem should make anyone who reads it yearn to visit this particular paradise on Earth. This sounds Heavenly. You have painted a wonderful landscape, atmosphere, watercolor of life... with these words. Absolutely breathtaking is this poem I especially liked the passage regarding the "spruces that are angels". I had a huge spruce in front of my former home (the one where we raised our children) and one night, I envisioned it to be the biggest angel I had eve seen, there to protect and keep my family. I can so relate to that passage. I loved this entire work. It reminds me of "down home hospitality" Excellent! I wish you the very best in the challenge.
Much Love & Many Blessings & HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Renee
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I liked this one alot Rose. It was simple for the reader which is always a good thing but at the same time it portrayed so much excitement and anticipation from the writer's standpoint that it became exceptional. A very good look at a time of hosting gone by that hopefully some will still enjoy during this season.
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A Distant Friend Invited to Tea
I felt like you were expecting me for tea, a Friend you have not saw yet. I like all of the Poem.I like the first part, a chance to meet between two Friends.I would Love to have a chance to meet someone i've know as a Friend for many years.that would be Grand.i really Like the Title and the first line and last line.It sounds like a Lovely Tea party for your long distance Friend.Maybe Me.everthing is just Grand at your tea Party.
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Absolutely beautiful and so awe inspiring...so much enjoyed the read.... such a great job here...smiles, Terry
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good poem
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your poem is relly great keep up the good work....
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Souds beautiful, I love the imagery you managed to create throughout, tis beautiful to have such beloved friends visit, they just don't do it the way they used to... well done
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Poems like these are so refreshing to read. Simple, yet it leaves the reader wanting for nothing. The scene is laid out in front of us and the reader feels as though they are apart of this visit. Well done.
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This is a nice, simplistic, poem describing such a lovely and much appreciated scene. The word choices are very descriptive and vivid. I can really sense of trust, love for friends and companionship, as well as a sense of sweetness and tenderness. Lovely write. Thanks for the true simplicity of it and the sincerity that fills the background of your words. Keep up the good work and have a nice day.
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