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Great Neighbours

GREAT NEIGHBOURS Yesterday as the afternoon was coming to a close The doorbell rang, it was Vanessa holding a beautiful rose, For you I have just snipped it, Still communicate, two metres apart seems fit, Was touched, Vanessa and Neel’s, best neighbours, it shows!

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/4/2021 3:25:00 PM

Ahh!! How thoughtful. Distance is one of the keys to staying healthy. Sara

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 5/17/2020 5:10:00 AM

A simple rose goes a very long way ...I just planted more climbing roses in the garden. Keeps me sane during lockdown. Take care, Kai

Anil Deo

Date: 5/11/2020 1:42:00 PM

I respect Unisa. Standards are lower everywhere; happened in USA after 1960s; happens in post-freedom societies (British India), & rise-&-fall cycles (political) Democracy is not perfect; NT truth does not change. Brava! U show depth of relationship (KOINONIA) with Jesus & believers.U may have started Greek Orthodox? Doesn't matter, U r up there, anyWHICHway

Kai Michael Neumann
Date: 5/17/2020 5:11:00 AM

I had 12 years at university and I feel so very privileged. Knowledge aquisition rocks ...

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/12/2020 12:53:00 PM

I loved studying, I studied later in life and instead of a normal 4 years to study my degrees took 7 years as I was also a mother and had a business - you know a great many words of faith in Greek, but the Bible does acknowledge them, I admire and respect you. Blessings/Shalom/Eirene! Jennifer.

Anil Deo

Date: 5/11/2020 11:58:00 AM

i read about your Rose, Jen! How fitting. Some of us in church call coincidence, "Godincidence." shalom, shalom & Eirene

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/11/2020 1:13:00 PM

Hi Anil, an absolute Godincidence - love that it was. Studied Biblical studies as a major and for honors my thesis was the Spirituality of the New Testament at UNISA in Pretoria - but years ago. Shalom and Eirene, Jennifer.

Jc Hawkens

Date: 4/10/2020 6:12:00 PM

Oh wow, I love the sentiment here. Beautifully written. Stay Safe. JC Hawkens Stay Safe

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 4/12/2020 11:22:00 AM

Thank-you JC, a really lovely comment - I enjoy your poetry tremendously. Keep safe and well. Jennifer.

Jack Horne

Date: 4/9/2020 2:24:00 PM

What a lovely poem about a lovely person. Happy Easter x

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 4/12/2020 11:20:00 AM

Hi Jack, Thank you so much, a great comment - hope you are keeping well and safe, Blessings, Jennifer.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/26/2020 9:01:00 AM

Nice gestures are so much more appreciated these daunting days. Reach out, (but don't) touch someone, as Diana Ross never had to sing! Health and Good Spirits, Jenn! :) Gershon

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/29/2020 11:30:00 AM

No touchy that's for sure but I suddenly saw a friend I hadn't seen for years and just stopped from hugging each other in time! Look after yourself my friend - blessings, Jennifer.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/24/2020 2:28:00 PM

- Hi dear Jenny - Really lovely neighbors ... keep a distance :) - All stopped ... we do not know when we will be allowed to live in the new house ... sad time - Take care, my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/29/2020 11:38:00 AM

Hi Sunshine Smile - that is sad because I know how much you wanted to move in - but if it's for the better right now perhaps that's good my dear friend. I see we are both under lock down but I feel safer this way. Look after yourself and your family - you are very precious to them and to poetry soup and to me! Hugs and love, Jenny

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 3/26/2020 12:24:00 PM

Everything is on hold in Norway, dear Jenny

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 3/23/2020 6:42:00 PM

Hello Jennifer … a surprise gesture like this makes life so special considering the fear that is very real at this time - thank you Jennifer - Lindsay

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/29/2020 11:46:00 AM

It is a fearful cruel virus that has hit us globally - all we can do is pray and be sensible and not panic. It was a lovely gesture but they gave it to me and turned away immediately- be safe Lindsay - you and your family. Blessings my friend, Jennifer.

Paul Callus

Date: 3/23/2020 9:10:00 AM

A special rose...it highlights the warm character of friendly neighbours. In these 'viral' times it is best to be safe than sorry! ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/29/2020 11:57:00 AM

Yes I know Paul you are quite right but it was quick and they were gone. This cruel virus is galloping at a fast pace across our planet, we must pray and keep our wits about us. Stay safe Paul my friend and your lovely family. Warm regards and hugs, Jenny.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 3/23/2020 5:54:00 AM

That's wonderful, stay well.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/29/2020 12:04:00 PM

Thank you MLK , it was a sweet gesture - be well also dear friend. Blessings, Jennifer.

Silent One

Date: 3/22/2020 3:22:00 PM

That's what friends are for...

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/29/2020 12:09:00 PM

Stay safe SO, you and your family - thank you for your lovely comments always. Sorry for my late reply, these are strange times and days roll into one another , lock down in South Africa. Blessings, Jennifer.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/22/2020 1:52:00 PM

Hello Jenniffer,oh I can almost touch the rose. My favourite flower in any color. be safe my friend Be healthy. Enjoy your day. Hugs Darlene.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/29/2020 12:02:00 PM

Thank you for a wonderful comment dear friend - roses were my fathers best flower and he planted many in our garden, but when we sold our house and moved to our new one our gardener dug up all the rose trees and still have them now. Be well, be safe and we will chat again soon on poetry soup. Blessings Darlene, Jennifer.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/22/2020 1:39:00 PM

It's those small gestures of goodwill that help keep us going, such a kindness for your neighbors to do :)

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/29/2020 11:50:00 AM

It was very sweet, they just rang the bell quickly gave it to me and walked away. Thank-you - kindness goes a long way, especially in these hard times we are all going through. Blessings Michelle, Jennifer.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/22/2020 12:16:00 PM

Gorgeous feeling when friends can retain their humanity during this trying time.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/29/2020 9:15:00 AM

It really is Caren, but we are all locked up in our homes not even a glimpse of a single person, these are cruel days. Blessings my friend Jennifer.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 3/22/2020 11:33:00 AM

Hi Jennifer, love the content of your Limerick. That was a beautiful thing for neighbours to do. This Limerick goes into my faves. This is one of those forms I can never get right. Stay blessed, Jennifer. Hugs....Mike. XX

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 3/29/2020 9:07:00 AM

I find that with poetry I can escape the real world for a while, although the virus is always on my mind. Praying is all we can do my friend - be safe always. Thank you for a wonderful comment Mike and for making my poem a fav. I think of the grieving and it breaks my heart. Blessings, Jennifer.