On Poetry

Like an ancient garden,
paths intertwined
thoughts of man
cover the ground
roses bloom 

stand the test of time
weeds unwanted also there
take their place 
tho no one cares
fragrancies fill the air

each one 
bearing its own gift
some more pleasing,
easy to adore
others lying bare.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Andresen Avatar
June 8, 2012 at 5:09 PM
So true and well said Michael. - Have a lovely weekend. - oxox Anne-Lise
Rice Avatar
June 8, 2012 at 5:18 PM
Thank you so much for reading this.
Harrington Avatar
June 8, 2012 at 1:46 PM
Well done and very true, there's always a few weeds to pluck from amongst the blooms....Tanya
Rice Avatar
June 8, 2012 at 6:58 PM
thank you for your kind review.
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