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Flowers For Emma

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The nurseries wake within their field, as the Liliums lift and liberate. Rise oh children of heaven, for Emma speaks to you of joy… She dances with Daisies, amidst the diminishing dawn, Pleasantly prancing ~ within perennial pastures; The Gardenias gather amongst the mist, for Emma quenches their thirst. The Oncydium Orchids orchestrate, symphonies of love… She then gives compassion, to the ruling Roses; For she caresses them one by one… Making the Peonies jealous. The Dahlias are in disdain, Spreading their colorful cluster, with exotic efflorescence; The Violets are vigorous, while the dormant Daffodils dream… She then dines with the Delphinium, And thus enters the court of the Chrysanthemum Queen; She cares for all her children, Each a jewel from heaven… Where Emma now resides. ___________________________________ My mom was a whiz with flowers...she loved them like children. She passed 3 years ago from multiple myeloma...my dad now plants many flowers in her honor and respect...I will do the same. The garden was her sanctuary... *********************************************** June.10.2020 Garden Poetry Sponsored by~ Dear Heart Placed 1'st...Thank you

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Constance La France

Date: 6/18/2020 5:10:00 PM

WW, congratulations on your win in my garden contest with this beautifully penned and emotional poem. I love how you mention all the flowers, it reminds so much of my mom's garden and how she loved her flowers _Constance

Jan Allison

Date: 6/14/2020 6:30:00 PM

what a beautiful tribute ^WW^, many congrats on your win :-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/14/2020 2:25:00 PM

Back with well deserved congrats W. W. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/13/2020 9:34:00 PM

This is a very beautiful tribute to your mother WW! My mother knew the names of almost every plant and flower, her college major gardening and landscaping. She gave me my love for flowers and trees. I am happy you received First Place for this gorgeous poem. Congratulations! I didn't even see this contest as our modem was down for three days and we had no internet or T.V. It is good to be back reading poetry again. Blessings xxoo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/13/2020 7:08:00 PM

Congrats for your win . It's so cool to see the different names of the flowers and your personification of them.

Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/13/2020 6:33:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on your win Wingster :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/12/2020 8:44:00 AM

A lovely tribute to your Mother W. W. Good luck in the contest. Tom

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/12/2020 1:10:00 AM

A brilliant poem for your beloved mother, ^WW^:)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 6/11/2020 5:42:00 PM

This is beautiful and bursting with blossoms of love and memories. Such a lovely tribute to your mom. It sounds like she was blessed with a special gift. Blessings to you, WW, and thanks for sharing, Rhonda xx

Judy Ball

Date: 6/11/2020 4:03:00 PM

How lovely this is my friend. A beautiful tribute to the mother you loved. She will live forever in your heart and in your memories in your own garden. God Bless, JB

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/11/2020 9:07:00 AM

What a lovely tribute to your mother, the garden queen. Particularly love: The Oncydium Orchids orchestrate, symphonies of love… She then gives compassion, to the ruling Roses;

Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/10/2020 2:40:00 PM

This is so soothing Wingster! Adorned with the jewels of your beautiful words and emotions. Blessings :)

John Hamilton

Date: 6/10/2020 2:05:00 PM

Love your write WW you are second to none in your phraseology and alliteration!!

Joseph May

Date: 6/10/2020 11:33:00 AM

A beautiful heartfelt write WW, and a wonderful tribute to your mom, a garden blooming with love..

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 6/10/2020 10:33:00 AM

such a lovely vision you created...I felt I was walking among the flowers with Emma by my side. Such a beautiful remembrance.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 6/10/2020 10:04:00 AM

Such a sweet and inspiring write, dear friend. I truly enjoyed it and think it's wonderful to remember your mother so beautifully. Love and prayers sent your way, Gina