Deb M Poet Rhyme

-The Magnolia Tree

There are those special moments in life
That become etched in one's heart
Leaving a sweet precious memory 
Etched….. never to depart

I have one so treasured memory
Though so simple in its act
Entered my heart and stayed
With a huge impact

We had a beautiful Magnolia tree
In the front garden of a past abode
A florist asked if she could prune it 
Taking the cuttings to her florist to unload

Yearly she pruned the Magnolia tree
Always with an assistant there
This particular year it was a young girl
Lovely, pretty with dreadlock hair

When leaving the girl went to the front door
For what reason l did not know
What that sweet hearted girl did
Left my heart aglow

On the front doormat 
She had placed one big beautiful magnolia flower
That innocent kind gesture
For me ….held so much power

It touched my soul in such a way
It has remained with me through time
Just a simple act of honest sweetness
Now forever etched in my mind

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Shirley Hawkins November 8, 2023 at 3:43 PM A simple act of kindness, lovely. Deb M November 11, 2023 at 2:48 AM Thanks my lovely Shirley….Debx

Bill Baker November 3, 2023 at 9:30 PM A lovely gesture and a lifetime memory, Deb, and you passed it on through your poetry. Kudos for you and that sweet thoughtful young girl. Thanks for sharing one of the beautiful things in life with us, it is inspiring to read positive and uplifting poetry. A poet friend in Texas, Bill Deb M November 3, 2023 at 11:56 PM Thanks Bill….Debx

Paige Hind November 3, 2023 at 4:02 PM This is so beautiful. I loved reading it. :) Deb M November 3, 2023 at 4:43 PM It was a real sweet gesture that stayed with me! Thanks for kind comment Paige! Debx

Daisy Meadows November 3, 2023 at 11:46 AM Beautiful!! Magnolia trees are lovely. My grandad passed away many yrs ago. He had 3 beautiful lilac trees. Lilac always reminds me of him. A lovely poem. Deb M November 3, 2023 at 1:44 PM Thats lovely Jeanette! Thankyou….Debx

Victor Buhagiar November 2, 2023 at 1:23 PM Good that you appreciated a kind gesture. The magnificent maple is a wonderful tree. Blessings. Deb M November 3, 2023 at 1:43 PM Yes it is a beautiful tree Victor….thankyou! Debx

Ink Empress November 2, 2023 at 5:19 AM How beautifully and seamlessly you’ve written about this precious girl! Those are what we call featherless angels! Walking amongst us, and i agree there are some moments in life that stay etched in our heart, especially it is how one leaves and impression or makes us feel that leaves an everlasting thought, as one single gesture can makr a difference! I love this. Your beautiful heart and soul so evident through this poem! Fave for me Deb M November 3, 2023 at 1:41 PM Yes indeed a featherless angel/earth angel! A fave….thats very special IE and l am appreciative…. Thankyou my friend….Debx

Beryl Edmonds November 1, 2023 at 6:04 PM What a lovely gesture that was Deb, a very kind hearted girl she was, always remembered with love. A beautiful tribute poem, if only she could see it…Belle Deb M November 3, 2023 at 1:37 PM She would never know what affect that simple sweet gesture had ha! Lovely to see you Belle and thankyou! Debx

Jeff Connelly November 1, 2023 at 3:25 PM Deb, kindness is one of the simplest things a person can do; but few take the time. This is a beautiful sentiment. Thanks Deb M November 3, 2023 at 1:36 PM Thankyou so much Jeff and l agree wholeheartedly! Debx

Vijay Pandit November 1, 2023 at 1:21 PM So sweet a gesture! A wonderful moment forever treasured. I can tell--you cherish that memory, my friend. Deb M November 3, 2023 at 1:30 PM I do Vijay…it was such a sweet honest gesture! Thankyou….Debx