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Post by rubytuesday on May 3, 2008 14:25:38 GMT -5
The roses grow wild on suburban streets I've never noticed them before I don't think they've ever been there until now The petals are covered with dew, glistening in the early morning light I walk down the sidewalk, breathing the freshest air I've ever breathed Taking in each and every scent, sight, sound, touch, taste It's like I hadn't truly lived until I saw those roses I'm not sure when they arrived All I know is that I woke up before dawn, and there they were I don't know if they were there yesterday Or the day before that Or the year before that I put on my coat to protect myself from the chill and walked outside The roses seemed to shy away If I didn't know better, I'd say the petals closed more tightly around themselves I didn't know what else to do So I stood there and watched the roses swaying gently in the early morning breeze As the sun peeked out over the horizon, they seemed to perk up And as the light increased over the drenched landscape, the air around me warmed And I felt comfortable enough to take off my coat The petals opened wide, seemingly illuminated from within And seemed to reach for me I instinctively reached for them and ran my fingers along the soft petals And realized that somehow, I was falling in love with them So now, here I stand, in love with those wild suburban roses I don't know if they will be here again tomorrow So I think I'll just stay here for another hour Maybe a week Maybe forever
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Post by Lady Anastasia on May 3, 2008 15:03:10 GMT -5
That was beautiful Ruby! Thanks so much for sharing it!
Also, it's wonderful to see you on Mystics again!
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Post by rubytuesday on May 3, 2008 19:05:20 GMT -5
I'm glad to be back! I'm going to try to keep up with the discussions as often as I can, and hopefully I'll be able to chime in once in a while! hehe
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Post by Der Trommler on May 3, 2008 21:12:19 GMT -5
Excellent. Very eloquent!!
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Post by Senbecc on May 4, 2008 15:15:06 GMT -5
I'm glad to be back! I'm going to try to keep up with the discussions as often as I can, and hopefully I'll be able to chime in once in a while! hehe Beautiful work! It's good to see this board active again. I loved the poem, and it will definitely be good to have you posting again. (I'll hide the carrots)
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Post by mystiquepassion91 on May 5, 2008 13:27:55 GMT -5
It's bootiful.
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