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Grow Where You'Re Planted

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Written on July 13, 2023

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They planted me – threw dirt over my heart and soul Planted, though, I learned to hear hope and joy, Listen to the beautiful – fed by the incredible, inspired Like a flower nurtured by the sun and rain, I grew And grew until there was nothing left of the me they planted In the dirt – instead, I became a flower basking in the Son

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Date: 8/12/2023 9:12:00 AM
A beautiful flower indeed, Gina, overcoming every challenge as you shine in the grace of the Son sweet friend. Congratulations on your win! Hugs and blessings.
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Date: 8/12/2023 2:42:00 AM
You are an expert in all the forms. Your Bite-Size poems too are great. This is one of them. Congratulations!
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Date: 7/14/2023 5:21:00 PM
Interestin train of thoughts, Gina. I agree, we should learn to grow wherever we're planted. :-) A poet friend in Texas, Bill
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Date: 7/13/2023 9:38:00 PM
Amazing verse, Gina:)
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