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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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023




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Date: 11/8/2023 3:43:00 PM
A simple act of kindness, lovely.
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Deb M
Date: 11/11/2023 2:48:00 AM
Thanks my lovely Shirley….Debx
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
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Date: 11/3/2023 11:56:00 PM
Thanks Bill….Debx
Date: 11/3/2023 4:02:00 PM
This is so beautiful. I loved reading it. :)
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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
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.
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Date: 11/3/2023 1:44:00 PM
Thats lovely Jeanette! Thankyou….Debx
Date: 11/2/2023 1:23:00 PM
Good that you appreciated a kind gesture. The magnificent maple is a wonderful tree. Blessings.
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Date: 11/3/2023 1:43:00 PM
Yes it is a beautiful tree Victor….thankyou! Debx
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
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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
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
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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
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
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Date: 11/3/2023 1:36:00 PM
Thankyou so much Jeff and l agree wholeheartedly! Debx
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.
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Date: 11/3/2023 1:30:00 PM
I do Vijay…it was such a sweet honest gesture! Thankyou….Debx

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