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Look at me the buds all say releasing fragrant spray The rays of the sun warm the cold ground; tiny roots begin to stir stretching from their cold slumber toward the warmth. Deep, thick roots groan, awakened by their children above. The ground softens giving way, allowing deep roots access to the previously frozen, nutrient-packed soil. Sun-warmed and nutrient-fed, green leave sprout joyfully, pushing white sparkling buds forth. The sweet, aromatic smell of Gardenia’s perfume the air in celebration of spring.

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Date: 5/14/2023 8:14:00 AM
Nice prose poetry, Sara. The imagery is lurring. Blessings, Bill
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Date: 4/21/2023 7:23:00 AM
I can smell the intoxicating fragrance and feel the soft petals from my chair. A lovely Spring write Sara. :)
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/21/2023 7:42:00 AM
Thanks, Linda, for reading my poem and for your kind comments. Hope you're having a lovely spring day wherever you are...Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/18/2023 5:07:00 AM
This was an enjoyable read for me this morning. I'm so looking forward to seeing new spring buds. Gardenias are really lovely :-)
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Date: 2/18/2023 5:46:00 AM
Thanks, Anne, for reading my poem and for commenting. I, too, am sooooo looking forward to spring.....our tulips are emerging from the soil and some trees are blossoming...it's coming! Have a great day, Sara
Date: 2/14/2023 4:19:00 AM
Hi Sara, a lovely poem. My mom loved gardenias.. this write reminded me of her. Thanks for that :) Happy to hear your shoulder is recovering well from your surgery. Have a wonderful week... Charlie
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/14/2023 5:32:00 AM
thanks, Charlie, for reading my poem and for your kind comments...I'm glad it triggered a memory of your mom. Have a great week, too. Sara
Date: 1/17/2023 11:33:00 PM
A lovely poem. Well done.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/18/2023 5:47:00 AM
thanks for reading and commenting, Jeanette. Enjoy your day!
Date: 1/17/2023 9:58:00 PM
Hi Sara….lovely poem… I love the smell of gardenias! Hope your shoulder has healed well…Debx
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Date: 1/18/2023 5:49:00 AM
Hi Deb--thanks for reading my poem and commenting. I love gardenias as well. My shoulder is slowly healing but am so improved...been 6 weeks since my surgery...grateful I finally have the emotional energy to write. Hope you have a glorious day, Sara

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