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Be Glad To Have Them All

They were given to me, to use abundantly and wisely... when I smell the spring roses redder than blood, or whiter than snow: everyone should see how I these eyes glow while their fragrance becomes my indulgence. These are the gifts for all to enjoy, how can one not appreciate them as I do? And whenever they inspire, I indite their beauty so inexpressible and unable to subdue with lovely glances that induce a feeling of awe and delight... have you ever felt this by walking past gardens before twilight? Touch them as curiosity makes you ponder and surrender, see unhappy larks fly skyward to seek a new adventure, follow them and wish you had their swift wings... to find those places only imagined in night dreams; much more you can have by using every sense, waste none of them...value them and show reverence. Even when they are cut from their thorny stems, and will be offered to sweethearts and friends who show loyalty... how beautiful they will be in those caring hands! Pick some of them: smell their aroma...isn't it as strong as it can be? I've walked with you down a path from Spring to Fall, showing you how to revive your senses and be glad to have them all.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 1/12/2012 9:06:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Debbie Guzzi's "Come to Your Senses" contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/12/2012 8:45:00 AM
My favorite, the rose. Enjoyed this tribute to them. Congratulations Andrew
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Date: 1/12/2012 5:45:00 AM
Congratulations Andrew. well done. x
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Date: 1/11/2012 9:48:00 PM
CONGRATS ANDREW ON A TOP TEN WIN WITH THIS INCREDIBLE POEM MY FRIEND.. LUV FROM ITALY ..
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Date: 1/11/2012 5:59:00 PM
Andrew, you were one of the few to directly refer to senses. Same as I did. I love how you showed the them in your poem here. A great poem and a big congrats for your win. I love roses!!
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Date: 1/10/2012 6:05:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Andrew. I hope to be able to read a lot more of your great writing in this new year 2012. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/9/2012 12:25:00 PM
Our senses are indeed a great gift. Can't imagine no longer having even one of them. Lovely poem !!
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Date: 1/9/2012 12:11:00 PM
Very nice shows appreciation
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