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My husband gave me a Valentine Camelia years ago so that I would have flowers from him every year..A permanent arrangement for him.

Camelia Reticulata

Valentine Camelia gift A forever gift he gave Blooms its beautiful blossoms All years come what may
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Horne Avatar
February 25, 2012 at 12:12 PM
Awww, lovely piece, Sara. We planted a white camelia the day our Pads died and, 14 years later, it still blooms beautifully on his grave
Cornwall Avatar
February 24, 2012 at 8:06 AM
this is wonderful and fresh..patrick
Clark Avatar
February 23, 2012 at 5:44 PM
Short but oh so sweet. Nice job Sara
Andresen Avatar
February 23, 2012 at 12:22 PM
Some poem do not need so many words,this is beautiful Sara. - oxox love Anne-Lise
Onclaud Avatar
February 23, 2012 at 11:58 AM
a dedication of true love , evermore, sara... enchanting piece that is surely a winner.. :) huggs!
Brown Avatar
February 23, 2012 at 11:51 AM
I am enjoying reading some very diverse poetry today. I am glad yours was amongst the ones posted here that I was able to read and enjoy Sara. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
February 22, 2012 at 11:19 PM
short and sweet, just how I love them!!
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February 22, 2012 at 10:59 PM
The perfect give for the poet's garden. I love this sweet Valentine. I think you have a winner here. Blessings, Rhonda
Pettit Avatar
February 22, 2012 at 10:04 PM
A very interesting write for a dodoitsu.
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February 22, 2012 at 9:41 PM
Sara, a wonderful poem... good luck in the contest..pd
Sivey Avatar
February 22, 2012 at 9:28 PM
Beautiful, simply beautiful write my friend! I love the timeless line, "...A forever gift he gave..." This is how he wins her in the end! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this poem this evening Sara! This is a great write! Excellent Work!!
Song Avatar
February 22, 2012 at 5:33 PM
The gift that never stops giving is a great gift indeed! Fun form for the contest, Sara...My favorite bloomer is the lilac bush!....Thanks for stopping by to read up on my latest today...appreciate your support! Gwendolen
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