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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

Date: 11/8/2023 3:43:00 PM

A simple act of kindness, lovely.

Deb M
Date: 11/11/2023 2:48:00 AM

Thanks my lovely Shirley….Debx

Bill Baker

Date: 11/3/2023 9:30:00 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
Date: 11/3/2023 11:56:00 PM

Thanks Bill….Debx

Paige Hind

Date: 11/3/2023 4:02:00 PM

This is so beautiful. I loved reading it. :)

Deb M
Date: 11/3/2023 4:43:00 PM

It was a real sweet gesture that stayed with me! Thanks for kind comment Paige! Debx

Daisy Meadows

Date: 11/3/2023 11:46:00 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
Date: 11/3/2023 1:44:00 PM

Thats lovely Jeanette! Thankyou….Debx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/2/2023 1:23:00 PM

Good that you appreciated a kind gesture. The magnificent maple is a wonderful tree. Blessings.

Deb M
Date: 11/3/2023 1:43:00 PM

Yes it is a beautiful tree Victor….thankyou! Debx

Ink Empress

Date: 11/2/2023 5:19:00 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
Date: 11/3/2023 1:41:00 PM

Yes indeed a featherless angel/earth angel! A fave….thats very special IE and l am appreciative…. Thankyou my friend….Debx

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 11/1/2023 6:04:00 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
Date: 11/3/2023 1:37:00 PM

She would never know what affect that simple sweet gesture had ha! Lovely to see you Belle and thankyou! Debx

Jeff Connelly

Date: 11/1/2023 3:25:00 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
Date: 11/3/2023 1:36:00 PM

Thankyou so much Jeff and l agree wholeheartedly! Debx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/1/2023 1:21:00 PM

So sweet a gesture! A wonderful moment forever treasured. I can tell--you cherish that memory, my friend.

Deb M
Date: 11/3/2023 1:30:00 PM

I do Vijay…it was such a sweet honest gesture! Thankyou….Debx