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Subject: The Roses Cried


Author:
Janel
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Date Posted: 21:28:51 01/23/08 Wed

The Roses Cried


The gate,
once opened,
held beautiful things,
there were treasures inside,
among them a fountain
of cascading beauty,
as well as a bouquet
blooming with roses
of friendship and love,
the garden was flowing
with sincerity and truth,
daily smiles were planted
and laughter had blossomed
beneath the glowing sun,
willow trees of protection
guarded the gate much like
the gargoyles that stood upon
the garden walls,
but one day the trees
rotted and fell,
sincerity crashed
and truth was revealed,
true colors were showing
as the roses bled tears,
the treasures were no more
and the friendship is gone,
the beauty has faded and
the fountain stopped flowing,
the smiles have died
and the roses cried,
the gate has closed,
barred shut without a key,
but it doesn't matter,
for that place,
that place,
no longer
exists
to
me.

© Jah
1-23-08


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[> Subject: Re: The Roses Cried


Author:
Stormheart
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Date Posted: 21:57:13 01/23/08 Wed

This is beautiful, my friend! Such a beautiful portrayal of love and friendship found, and lost...who knows, sometimes, why this happens...certainly not me! But you have captured the pain and loss with wonderful mental images....I will be back to read this...absolutely! It really struck a chord....just lovely!

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[> [> Subject: Re: The Roses Cried


Author:
Janel
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Date Posted: 21:39:46 01/25/08 Fri

Thank you so much Stormheart, i don't know why these things happen either.. sometimes there jus doesn't seem to be a reason. I really appreciate your kind words on this, and am glad you liked.

Janel

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[> Subject: Re: The Roses Cried


Author:
Arunansu
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Date Posted: 22:45:53 01/23/08 Wed

Absolutely wonderful! Brilliantly captured the feelings, Janel!
Cheers.

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[> [> Subject: Re: The Roses Cried


Author:
Janel
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Date Posted: 21:42:38 01/25/08 Fri

Thank you Arun, I much appreciate it.

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[> Subject: Re: The Roses Cried


Author:
Darkerside of Light
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Date Posted: 02:22:33 01/24/08 Thu

When you meet some one with a garden like this and you fall in love you are going to need wire cutters and a battering ram for the garden gate and green fingers for the garden great pen

DSL

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[> [> Subject: Re: The Roses Cried


Author:
Janel
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Date Posted: 20:24:48 01/26/08 Sat

Thank you for your thoughts Dsl, i much appreciate it.

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[> Subject: Re: The Roses Cried


Author:
Paul
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Date Posted: 03:23:46 01/24/08 Thu

Janel,

Stand up and take a bow sweet friend. This is too beautiful to be able to do it justice in a comment. I grow evermore faithful to you as a fan, you are just perfect.If I never get the chance to buy a book of your work will be hugely disappointed, and the world will have lost BIG TIME.

Thanks for your magic,

love and hugs,

Paul.

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[> [> Subject: Re: The Roses Cried


Author:
Janel
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Date Posted: 20:26:08 01/26/08 Sat

That means so much to me Paul,
truly does. Thank you so very much
my friend, i truly appreciate you.

Huggs and love,
Janel

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[> Subject: Re: The Roses Cried


Author:
Sasha
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Date Posted: 19:01:58 01/24/08 Thu


Quote:
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and laughter had blossomed
beneath the glowing sun,
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~ ohhhh that is absolutely beautiful, dear Janel

I have known such a garden, and I understand how things can turn so quickly once the truth is revealed, so sad, but thank goodness there are still some honest people out there, people one can trust...and I have found them to be a blessing...

loving this poem a lot!!!!

*hugs*

Sash xx


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[> [> Subject: Re: The Roses Cried


Author:
Janel
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Date Posted: 20:28:52 01/26/08 Sat

I'm so glad you loved this Sasha,
thank you so much.. it truly means
the world to me. huggs

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[> Subject: Re: The Roses Cried


Author:
AnneMarie
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Date Posted: 06:45:39 01/26/08 Sat

Very beautiful and unfortunately sometimes true Janel. You did a heck of a job here, I love it.

Hugs,
AnneMarie

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[> [> Subject: Re: The Roses Cried


Author:
Janel
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Date Posted: 20:30:08 01/26/08 Sat

Thanks so much AnneMarie, it means much.

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[> Subject: Re: The Roses Cried


Author:
Jessica
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Date Posted: 08:59:58 01/27/08 Sun

This is achingly lovely, Janel.

May your gardens always be in bloom and never on the faded or locked side of this poem.

Love,
Jess

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[> [> Subject: Re: The Roses Cried


Author:
Janel
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Date Posted: 20:49:35 01/29/08 Tue

I truly appreciate that Jess,
thank you so very much. (Huggs)

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[> Subject: Re: The Roses Cried


Author:
Bobby
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Date Posted: 17:14:51 01/27/08 Sun

Such a poinant metaphor with incredible imagery Janel.
This piece touched me deeply. Wonderful heartfelt read.

Hugs!
Bobby

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[> [> Subject: Re: The Roses Cried


Author:
Janel
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Date Posted: 20:51:03 01/29/08 Tue

I'm glad this touched you Bobby, thanks so much. (Huggs)

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[> Subject: Re: The Roses Cried


Author:
Christine
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Date Posted: 18:45:41 01/27/08 Sun

Janel, my sweet friend, it takes a strong woman to acknowledge what isn't despite what was....kudos to you!

~Hugs~

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[> [> Subject: Re: The Roses Cried


Author:
Janel
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Date Posted: 20:52:16 01/29/08 Tue

That means much to me Christine,
thank you so much.. it's good to see you back. :) (huggs)

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[> Subject: Re: The Roses Cried


Author:
andy
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Date Posted: 04:57:41 01/28/08 Mon

Hi Sweet One!

I have a feeling I know the roots of this poem.


Not all gardens last a lifetime but, it is always
best to remember them in full bloom and forgive the
passing of their colors.

Will drop you an email later on today.

Big hugs,
andy

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[> [> Subject: Re: The Roses Cried


Author:
Janel
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Date Posted: 20:54:54 01/29/08 Tue

Thank you so much dear heart,
it truly means the world to me.

Love you,
Janel

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[> Subject: Re: The Roses Cried


Author:
Max Hardy
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Date Posted: 00:23:13 01/30/08 Wed

Hello Janel

A truly inspired capture of the overwhelming contentment, security and beauty felt within that garden, then, the harrowing depths of it all stripped away with the lies and deceit. Touches deep places in me. It is an awesome capture.

Max

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