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Potbound

Coming out on the porch this morning after the sun had risen far above the horizon...I noticed that my herbs looked wilted. Checked but not really dry just potbound or rootbound in too small of a container..Life___how many of us are potbound or rootbound contained in a container that we outgrew years ago___stuck, complacent not growing and soon will die from starvation because we can't receive the nourishment from the source of our total being the giver of life the One Who gives the Living Waters....In the next few days I will get larger pots, fresh soil, and remove those plants..distrub their roots...Repot them giving their root system room to grow..They will come out giving me fresh French Tarragon, and Lemon Thyme all summer..I will enjoy watching them grow and produce....What about me? Will I get out of the pot that is too small and grow?

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Date: 4/6/2010 8:54:00 PM
Love the message- love the poem!
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Date: 4/1/2010 4:16:00 PM
its part of growing. but really, one's home is where they feel they belong. great poem. -Always&Forever Lynette
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Date: 3/31/2010 3:56:00 PM
I just luv plants and am surrounded with them in my home.. a beautiful poem Sara and great analogy .. and comparison..luv.. and thankxxx for sharing and for your always special comments both on here and on PP..luv.. Linda-Marie..
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Date: 3/31/2010 6:45:00 AM
If I grow much bigger...You won't be able to stand me. LOL Great write this am. Check out my Human verses spirit poem.
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Date: 3/31/2010 5:48:00 AM
Sara, what a thoughtful comparism. Plants are living creatures as animals are as we are! But we are the only species who will be able to change life and circumstances. So we have to be optimistic. Enjoyed your prose today and have a happy Easter! Gert
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