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Seasons of the Soul

 




Bare foot I walk

through nourishing soil,

as emerald gazes

look about in wonder

 

Admiring blossoming roses

from seeds planted over time;

occasional weeds sprout

and tilling need be done

 

Amazing beauty

births far and wide,

yet I ponder

on this garden's limits

 

Old rebirths each year

accompanied by anew;

and still wilted death

inevitable at season's end

 

Fluttering down endless aisles

spirit, wisdom and knowledge

all around; though something

changed, different......missing

 

Emotional sanctuary

becomes asphyxiated on a

twisted kaleidoscopic over growth

being forcibly restrained

 

Here in this garden's center

I sit in silent thought

at Love's fountain

flipping through mental pages

 

Reflecting back

in search of answers

Reliving the birth

of each delicate bud

 

Sweet floral scents

gently sweep past lips

releasing whispered sighs

of love and appreciation

 

Refreshing spring rains

spill from the heavens

humming a heart's aching melody

of unanswered questions

 

Thoughts and feelings folded

in the petals of this garden's beauty

rendering me near helpless

in my decision making

 

Standing at garden's edge

I look past the horizon

gazing upon the out stretch

of green canvased hills

 

 

Is there another place,

another garden,

perchance a flowerbed

in need of expansion?

 

Where untouched soils

cry for seedlings to cradle?

Where the rains kiss

budding petals with love?

 

Where the weeds

are far and few between?

Where the soils are tilled

continuously with unconditional love?

 

 

And as I watch the sun

set once more from

garden's edge,

I wonder....


Author notes

Thank you Daoine for help with the title
Love ya Sis!



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  • thelovesongwriter
    July 19, 2007

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    wonderful write about nature got me liking something new good job with this,

    best of luck & thanks for entering
    -lovesong

  • Nicole Hanna
    July 6, 2007

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    Because I'm pagan, poetry about nature, and the passing of seasons always seems to speak to me, and I felt this sort of "wheel of the year" connection to this piece that was wonderful. Beautiful writing, and many thanks for entering my contest.


  • Heavenly Angel gold member
    June 7, 2007

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    I remember this write, sweet Bel and I remember how it touched my heart then...
    Awesomely done, sweetie! Thank you for sharing this!!


  • DarkChildsKiss silver member
    May 24, 2007

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    Thank you for entering my "Make Me Want to Stay" contest. I appreciate your write and best wishes in my contest!


  • yourbentangel
    April 18, 2007

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    I too went along on the journey that your words took me on. Thank you for entering and good luck with the contest. This was an amazing write.


  • JeannieD Hunter gold member
    April 4, 2007

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    *sigh* You took me there with your incredible descriptions. The picture is just awesome, and your write blossomed into a fragrant field of flowers. Well written. Thanks and good luck.

    Jeannie

  • vasi
    February 23, 2007
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    Very deep, I can tell a lot of work went into this poem. I thought it was very creative and had a very intersting aspect. Message me if you want your score, make sure to include the name of your poem. Thanks for entering.


  • Ava Noire silver member
    January 24, 2007
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    Always pondering life's mysteries huh. Me too. This almost made me want to go outside and frolic barefoot the meadows, then I remembered its a muddy, cold mess outside. so poo. Anyway, this is a lovely piece. Thanks for entering


  • Ryno
    January 7, 2007
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    Touch less, flawless, elegant, graceful, soft, relaxing, smooth, unique and interesting. Lot's of labels come to mind after reading your beautiful poem. Thanks so much for entering my contest

    --RYAN


  • Forbidden Image
    January 2, 2007

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    very enjoyalbe to read. your page looks great. very creative. thanknk for sharing and for enterring my contest.

  • chardonnay
    December 27, 2006

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    wonderful poem, i love that you wrote about nature aswell.
    thankyou for entering the contest and good luck
    chardonnay


  • tarnishedheart
    December 24, 2006

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    This was beautiful, really. It brings up a lot of sybolic questions. I really like this. Thank you for entering and good luck in the contest!


  • Desire gold member
    December 22, 2006

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    Gorgeous Verse-

    This is one Gorgeous Masterpiece You have penned~
    Love the emotions that speak from the Heart and the feel of answers that lie in wait~
    There are roads traveled within Spirit~
    You painted so many images that the Mind is stimulated to the core~ A true Gift~

    Thank You for sharing Your talent!
    Many blessings to You
    Best wishes too
    and much love~ Desire~*~


  • Blazing White Wolf
    December 22, 2006

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    Proud of you My lioness
    very nice why to discribe the lessons and searching of the soul. The garden of healing one that grows and dies over the course of a lifetime you have expressed such deep feelings in this one I likie

    the metaphors and images are wonderful you have used them well love you, hun
    Love,
    Master


  • leander Moderators member
    December 22, 2006

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    oooh goodness, I love that picture and the poem with it too. It's very beautiful sweety, just as I said already before
    love you


  • Cannonsfire
    December 21, 2006

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    Enchanting words of a garden of change and rebirth. Excellent use of metaphors and visually stunning to read. I so enjoyed the journey.


  • bananasfoster42
    December 21, 2006
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    beautiful poem, beautiful picture.


  • lavender shadows
    December 21, 2006
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    First off, love the pic! Gorgeously written. Such beauty in your words. I love the questionning phase at the end, works perfectly with the rest. I totally love this entire piece!



  • Heavenly Angel gold member
    December 21, 2006
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    Absolutely gorgeous, Bel....beautifully done! I wish you all the best of everything...always


  • Daoine
    December 21, 2006
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    It's perfect...so very lovely and vivid.

    Just like you..hugs

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