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Contest: Write seven beautiful lines with a twist, sponsored by Constance La France.

In the Flower Garden

“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” – Audrey Hepburn

It was late afternoon, and the sun was casting a shadow on the flower blooms
The light breeze refreshes the garden as scents wafts of earthy perfumes 
The hibiscus stood tall with jewel toned disc flowers in pots near the iron gate
Songbirds are happily building nests as they fly to nearby trees with their mate
Chipmunks and squirrels run and steal seeds as they mutter and chatter through
I set my book down for a moment while in my chair to enjoy the beautiful view
My garden is my sanctuary, a peaceful place amongst all the scents and hues
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 3/30/2025 4:03:00 AM
Your garden looks beautiful, a lovely place for you to relax. I too have a garden where a I spend a considerable portion of my time in the evenings. Congrats Tania on your win.
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/30/2025 4:49:00 AM
Valsa, thank you.
Date: 3/26/2025 8:21:00 AM
sounds like a beautiful place to just zone out
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/26/2025 3:31:00 PM
William, thank you.
Date: 3/24/2025 2:30:00 AM
- Back with a congrats, Tania :) - A beautiful garden you have :) - hugs
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/25/2025 3:24:00 AM
Anne-Lise, thank you. -hugs
Date: 3/22/2025 3:15:00 PM
Oh my gosh, I just read that this is really your garden and, oh, how beautifully you co-create with God. I love loving plants, but mostly houseplants receive my tlc, probably because I move so much, I don't know where you live, but surely spring hasn't brought forth such colors yet?? Had to read again. Love the poem ... CayCay
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/22/2025 4:46:00 PM
CayCay, this pic is from late summer. I live in the Northeast and right now it's spring but there's still some snow in spots on the ground. Thanks for your visit.
Date: 3/22/2025 1:38:00 PM
- Would love to be in this beautiful garden, Tania :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/22/2025 2:10:00 PM
Anne-Lise, thank you. The pic is a pic of my flower garden. Hope you're having a nice weekend. -hugs
Date: 3/22/2025 12:30:00 PM
This is a gorgeous, poetic poem full of imagery that tingles both my muse and soul. I loved my reading stroll thru your garden. Soup mail ... CayCay
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/22/2025 1:10:00 PM
CayCay, thank you, soup mail.
Date: 3/22/2025 12:22:00 PM
There is no better place to be Tania, gardens are indeed a sanctuary. Good luck in the contest. Tom
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/22/2025 1:10:00 PM
Tom, thank you.
Date: 3/22/2025 12:13:00 PM
what delightful imagery Tania, i especially loved the description of the hibiscus! good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
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Tania Kitchin
Date: 3/22/2025 12:17:00 PM
Jan, thank you.
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