weak and tormented,
a bud upon life’s bush
grew among the throes of pain
wilting on the vine
before ever experiencing its beauty,
grasping at frail branches
only to stumble and fall,
she wept her young years away
afraid to speak out
she kept secrets no child should know,
until one day her world became brighter
as an angel touched her frail soul
and she began to grow once more
though lost within the miseries of experience
she sought her salvation
the written word, her expression of self
for three years
this beautiful flower opened,
slowly at first, then full bloom
brilliant among the softness of surrounding leaves
as sure as night becomes day
and the weeks and years pass by
this beautiful flower raises her head,
blooming in the morning sun
A dedication to Kari for all she does, for just being Kari
Dee Garner
© June 8, 2009
Author notes
Kari has grown a lot these past three years that I've known her. She is truly a gem, a wonderful addition to our allpoetry family. Kari is very special to me.
www.allpoetry.com/hekate
In a list
A contest entry
- I've been here for 3 years today! by Kari.
1500 points, ended June 21, 6 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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What a beauty this poem is, all your poems, I seem to really enjoy reading with ease and comfort, I have such an appreciation and respect for the talent of other's and I would look at you as something of a mentor, if you dont mind. lol
I just had some fun with that little piece, its no litterary piece, this I am aware, but who cares, if its, feels good, than do it. right? right!!!!!!!!! thanks for your comments, they are recieved with good feelings. I love your background with the flowers very pretty. and I wish you lots of luck, not that you need it with the way you write.................
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What a lovely tribute, and a gentle gesture! I'm glad it won the gold!
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wilting on the vine
before ever experiencing its beauty,
- how sad that is to read - we must all have our blooming time. before we waste away into nothing.
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I first met Kari shortly after she joined allpoetry. Her outlook on life was not at it's best at the time and we had some long chats on Yahoo. She slowly began to change, learning to cherish life and have faith in herself. She's come a long way and I'm proud of her.
She's lifted herself from that wilting flower to becoming the spirit of life and beauty
Thank you for your comment, Ian
Dee
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It took me a while to catch up with my 'must read' list, but glad I could now This is such a beautifully written and tender tribute to our Kari, Dee She is certainly blooming now, free to breathe and be herself in a safe and calm environment.
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This is an amazing dedication, and a very worthwhile read for all who haven't met Kari yet.
You have captured the essence of her perfectly and given a great insight into her beautiful self.
Your words carry an air of sincerity that truly brighten the readers mind, and cast a vision of a rare flower coming to full bloom, and that is our Kari to a T, excellent work, Niaish for sharing.
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O' my such beauty flowing from your golden pen..ink of magic you have spun and given life to a wonderful dedication...sighs...simply breath taking thank you so much for sharing it with me
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Applauding...
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A gently elegant blooming
shining from the page,
the word and the art
a truly beautiful creation!
Outstanding, Dee!
M-C
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Ah Hekate, ok, that Kari. A lovely tribute. She does seem to get things done on AP. I often see her name in lots of places: holding contest, posting columns, who knows what else...making AP a little more bearable for a lot of people.
It sounds like she had a tough life but is now blossoming, so good for her!
A lovely tribute.
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What a wonderful poem for Kari. It's truly beautiful and inspiring Dee. I think it would give anyone hope just to read it and I'm sure Kari loves it. Awesome job
Blessings, Gypsy
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I wasn't going to comment on any entry until I started to judge but...omg this made me
thank u so much for this beautiful and unexpected gift..it touches me so much.
I love you Grandma
This really is sooooo beautiful. I will treasure it always.
Thanks for writing it. I wasn't expecting something like this.
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so sweet. A nice get away from the angry poems i read so much around here. this is so beautiful. thank you for sharing
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