Lest I Forget

The fountain in my office reminds me of you
Your free flowing spirit
The water plays finding it’s own path
The giggling sounds it sings

How many times caught up in work
I’ve stopped 
And smiled
And let your spirit warm through me
Lest I forget

I’ll hike again this summer
I’ll go deep into the gorge
And when we stop at wonder rock
I’ll go alone to the stream
In deep remembrance I'll sit
And feel you once again

A jimsonweed I’ll pick for you
And breathe the bouquet deep
And then I’ll place it in the stream 
And watch the course you seek

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 4/23/2009 10:38:00 AM
OOOOOWWWWWW! This one is heavenly! Laurie, you are a living Angel. Love, daver
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Date: 4/17/2009 8:23:00 AM
Beautiful Imagery, Keep writing and I'll keep reading! Josh
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Date: 4/15/2009 8:43:00 PM
truly moving. a very sweet wonderful piece
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Date: 4/13/2009 8:39:00 AM
I love it. A very touching poem.
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Date: 4/9/2009 11:57:00 PM
Free verse for a free spirit, great write...Raul
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Date: 4/9/2009 8:31:00 PM
Dear Laurie,You caught me off guard with this Superb POEM The use of Jimsonweed through me off Do YOU "breathe the bouquet deep" of the Jimsonweed for the poison, Did YOU prick YOURSELF on its fruit Much to ponder here I have to read it a few more times and will comment again Awesome YOUR POETIC Talent shines LOVE ALWAYS...HG
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Date: 4/9/2009 8:08:00 PM
The free spirit portrayed in this work inspires me to follow my heart, even when the "course" is winding and the destination unknown. This poem moved me, Laurie. Very nice!
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Date: 4/9/2009 5:50:00 PM
....And this one is no different~as You take us from one moment unto another~and endear us all unto "Your Beautiful Soul!!!!":):)~"Excellent Write Dear Lady"~"My Love Always & Forever To 'You & Your Loves,' Eternally, John!!!"~"Happy Easter Laurie Ginn!!!!":):) ~
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Date: 4/9/2009 5:45:00 PM
...."That Your Good Friday & Easter Sunday Will Be Completely Blessed & Bright For You & Your Loves!!!!":):)~Smile, and as a broken record may sound unto Yourself~I find "Your Poetic Talent," ever evolving, within everyone of "Your Beautiful Hearts Creations!!!!":):)~"You" are able to bring to life, amid vivid colors and images, "Your Wonderful Stories!!!!":):)....cont....
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Date: 4/9/2009 5:38:00 PM
Smile~"You Have Such A Beautifully Soft & Tender Soul Deep Inside of You Beautiful & Precious Laurie Ginn!!!!:):)~I have read this a few times, and it is as soothing as gentle waters which flow within its heartfelt words!!!!:):)~I sincerely hope that "Your Easter Week Has Been Going Beautifully For 'You!!!!'":):)....cont....
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Date: 4/9/2009 1:08:00 AM
Beautiful write. Such lovely imagery and so tenderly written. It is so hard to lose someone you truly love. This piece makes me sad but it is so beautifully done from the soul of a very gifted writer. Smiles from Lolita
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Date: 4/8/2009 2:43:00 PM
Oh Laurie....I almost missed this, how beautiful this is. I am so sorry if this is a true experience , a painful loss of someone you deeply cared about. Yet so tender, and heartfelt, and lovely yet sad...all those things in this amazingly beautiful poem. What a wonderful piece of poetry....another of yours I want to print out and keep to read again and again. Lovya back twofold
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Date: 4/8/2009 2:18:00 PM
beautiful just beautiful,i love it,charma
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Date: 4/8/2009 1:21:00 PM
Wow! Such a wonderful message in this poem. This could mean God or a special person you have lost. Either way, it is a moving poem. Thank you for sharing it and for your kind comment on my lanterne. Keep up the good writing. Karen
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Date: 4/8/2009 1:04:00 PM
Truly magical memories held so deep for someone special...To have someone make such an impact on your life for you to remember them this way is a gift...for you both...Even though they are not physically there, they remain in your heart always... My friend, this is very sweet. Huggss, Tyesha
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Date: 4/8/2009 11:06:00 AM
I feel a deep message of lost / acceptance and recollection of good times , here , Laurie..
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Date: 4/8/2009 10:44:00 AM
I wish I could just take you down a notch-- but I cannot the poem is well written and I think I'll just watch the course I seek.. in my favs Laurie!!!!
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Date: 4/8/2009 10:24:00 AM
Oh Laurie, I would so love to be remembered in such a way. For someone very special no doubt, who lives on deeply beautiful in your heart and soul. Thanks for your sweetest comment on my blog, appreciate it so much. Love, Shar
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Date: 4/8/2009 10:18:00 AM
This is beautiful Laurie.... laced with a quiet sadness... and a gentle acceptance.... a sense of peace swells from the lines.... lovely work Laurie
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Date: 4/8/2009 9:16:00 AM
Very well done my friend...thanks for the comments.
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Date: 4/8/2009 7:56:00 AM
oh goodness! Laurie, such a wonderful poet! just rare beauty! jmg
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