The Garden

The Garden
Come, 
Spend the day, 
	walk the garden with me;
	ask what flowers grow;
	pick a peach, a pear, a fig or tomato;
	let me share with you
a place of tranquility and inner peace
	where neither fear nor hate grow,
	where lost and found intermingle.
Stay,
	for more than a moment.
Embrace
	the true pleasures of life,
	of birth, growth and nurturing,
	of unconditional love.
Contemplate
	the meaning and purpose
	of life, living well,
	its goals, triumphs, treasures
	and true successes.
Don’t hesitate,
	come back to the garden
	where your heart was first created.
You are always welcome here.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Deo Avatar
June 15, 2020 at 11:33 AM
You are the first truly ZEN-like writer here, DM. Again, I went back to 2015. One minor quibble, you promised me NOT a rose garden ... but talk about "what flowers grow" was followed by "peach, a pear, a fig or tomato" - for my vase! shalom, shalom, ANIL
Robinson Jr. Avatar
October 13, 2016 at 4:11 PM
Beautifully written poem, DM. You speak of intrinsic spiritual qualities that elevate our consciousness. Ty for such a loving poem. Well done, very well done. Much love and respect from RM (Romantic Warrior.)
Inman Avatar
September 5, 2015 at 7:51 AM
Lovely poem, love the layout and stressed words.
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August 13, 2015 at 6:31 PM
Hi DM, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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August 13, 2015 at 1:09 AM
DM Babbit, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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