Tend the Garden Where the Tulips Grow

Tend the garden where the tulips grow.
                      Moisten soil, sun drench.
When leaves faint and wither,
                             resuscitate.
Let the scented air blow
through the cosseting leaves.
          The soft and solid kiss
                  of zephyr release
memories of long ago
             verdant trysts
          and the undying season
                   that suddenly
                       ceases
except for living ghosts, brushed and painted on
the landscape below — the living canvas overflowing with effervescence, a bouquet blossoming in the open arm boughs of paradise. 11/19/2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 11/20/2019 6:36:00 AM
Exquisite imagery and phrasing ... and a unique format that lends to the flow and shape of the message. Just beautiful, my friend! Keep up the great work! :o) <3
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/20/2019 3:15:00 PM
Thank you, Greg!
Date: 11/20/2019 6:26:00 AM
Wonderful words, dear friend. God bless you with many more, Love, Gina
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/20/2019 3:15:00 PM
Thank you, Gina!
Date: 11/20/2019 3:44:00 AM
Beautiful thoughts of Natures garden went into this poem Kim, love the format too. Wish I could grow tulips.....Maria Hugs
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/20/2019 3:15:00 PM
Thank you, Maria!
Date: 11/19/2019 8:17:00 AM
Simply gorgeous Kim. I loved everything about this
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/19/2019 8:22:00 AM
Thanks so much! You are an inspiration, my friend!
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