Garden of Second Chances

There's a deepening feeling growing so strong
in this garden of love and it's taken so long.

The traces of something that never quite took
have grown pale and languid in this garden nook.

Love that drew disdain has withered and perished
and in it's place lies a thing to be cherished.

He rescued my heart in the nick of time
matching each rhythm with passionate rhyme.

Now love is what nurtures my soul and my mind;
what once was so painful is joyful and kind.

My garden is blooming and thriving you see;
since he and I became a we.



for contest "My Own Little Garden"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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April 5, 2013 at 7:49 PM
Deb, this is a nice winning poem. Congratulations with the awesome view of your own little Garden poem in Sandyivy's contest. God bless~Linda
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April 3, 2013 at 3:14 PM
Great words Deb, congrats....Seren
Mannan Avatar
April 2, 2013 at 10:47 PM
Congrats for the awesome win.
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April 2, 2013 at 9:43 PM
Thank you' SandyIvy
Makama Avatar
March 23, 2013 at 10:12 AM
beautiful poem, well written. In such a windy and snowy day, reading this piece just completes my relaxation. What a poem!
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March 23, 2013 at 6:37 AM
- Beautiful poem Deb !!!!!! - Luck in contest!!!- Have a lovely weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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March 23, 2013 at 5:19 AM
My fav form is couplet... And yours is done so well.. A must winner!! Thank you so much for your kind words in my blog..xxx Michael
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