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Wisdoms From Flowers

Wisdoms from Flowers People are like flowers. Even the weediest of plants enjoys living. Each one has its unique beauty…and purpose. Whether thriving in a cottage garden, Or living restrained in a formal knot garden, Flowers flourish when given loving care. So it is with people. Love and care is the key to winning in life. There are so many diversities among us. Some seem "weedy" and unrefined. Some seem "snooty" and uncaring. Some seemingly thrive amid affluence. Some judge without seeing the heart. Some struggle in the midst of hatred. Anger, backbiting, gossip, lies, and jealousies destroy – Causing souls to wither like the wilting of a thirsty plant. But in the arms of love, Individual uniqueness thrives. And the world becomes a better place. Mankind prospers beautifully with tolerance. Diversity, inside and out, grows. Prizewinning blooms are cultivated. Hardiness and fitness show, When there is love in the garden. Beauty surrounds and joy abounds. And the gardener, knowing, glows. © October 24, 2010 Dane Smith-Johnsen

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Date: 2/23/2011 12:40:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Debbie Guzzi's contest "Free Verse Seriously". A well deserved win Dane Ann. Love, Carol
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Date: 2/15/2011 6:21:00 PM
Deb liked this poem, and I like it as well. Congratulations on winning in her contest.
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Date: 2/14/2011 4:32:00 PM
Congratulations on your grand win in the contest, Dane Ann. Always, Annalise
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Date: 2/12/2011 2:27:00 PM
Hi Dane Ann - Congratulations on your BIG WIN in Debbie's contest! Best wishes, Kory
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Date: 2/12/2011 2:58:00 AM
this wonderful piece enthralls me the reader, dane!... best cheers for a stunning win! :) huggs, nette
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Date: 2/11/2011 5:18:00 PM
Congrats Dane Ann on your success in Debbie's contest with this truly beautiful write and entry my friend.. enjoy another sweet success with luv..
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Date: 10/26/2010 3:57:00 AM
i was wilting for a while but i feel myself comming back. i was a flower that lost all my pedals. but now i feel a new growth just budding waiting to see what it becomes. john
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Date: 10/25/2010 10:24:00 PM
Wonderful use of personification.. enjoyed this well-scribed poesy which connects humans with nature, dane. warmest, nette
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Date: 10/24/2010 5:40:00 AM
Nice comparison you penned between flowers and people. I ejoyed the last three lines, Dane.Read your blog seems busy in the garden.
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