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Southern Beauty

https://soundcloud.com/kentucky-gal/2014-09-27-09-15-43717a How sweet is the southern beauty of a country rose blossom today. Soft scents that float gently on the breeze through trees that sway. With bare feet I wander country roads through heavenly display. Across the emerald meadows on hills where butterflies play. Skirt held high above knees in crystal waters of the creek I wade. Sun kissed cheeks, rosy red as I lay 'neath the big oak trees shade. I gaze up into the great cathedral of blue high above me. In awe as downy white clouds float lazily along for me to see. Like tiny feathers from heaven cherry blossoms fall to the ground. Whilst off in the distance I hear the lonesome train whistle sound. Quietly I watch a family of deer so shy as the tree line they grace. Whilst the lonesome sound of the whippoorwill puts a smile on my face. So thankful am I that these brown eyes can see. This heavenly picture God has painted for me.

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Date: 4/9/2022 7:38:00 PM
love the ataraxia this poem produces as each line drives deeper into the serene world it encompasses
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Date: 6/9/2021 4:54:00 PM
Very lovely.
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Date: 12/29/2019 8:42:00 AM
This piece has a lovely flow and would be a lovely song.
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Date: 10/28/2019 4:34:00 PM
Lovely and... heavenly indeed, Mary.
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Date: 11/8/2018 8:16:00 AM
What a pleasure to be able to read one of your earlier poems once again, Mary Jo! It's been a long time since our paths last crossed. Hope you are keeping well my country friend. Take care, and warm regards // paul
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Date: 12/9/2017 9:35:00 PM
Beautiful poetry
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Date: 4/21/2017 1:34:00 PM
Hello Mary Hoose,nice to meet you. You did a super job on this poetry, I felt like i was somewhere else,as I was reading your poem.Your poem should be a 10
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Date: 4/18/2017 12:52:00 AM
I concur with the comment below and a hearty congrats for hitting the top spot bell.May they ring again. Hugs Jannie
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Date: 4/16/2017 8:58:00 PM
BIG CONGRATS ON THIS WONDERFUL CREATION HAVING THE NUMBER ONE SPOT IN THE BEST NEW POEMS LIST! You paint such a beautiful and welcoming scene my friend..
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Date: 4/16/2017 5:49:00 AM
- Congratulations on your fourth place in "Best New Poems", Mary :) - Well done :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 4/15/2017 2:28:00 PM
Hello Mary!! My original comments below still hold very true for the beautiful and heavenly picture you've painted with your magical words in this couplet. I'm very pleased to see it made the Best New Poems list!! Best Easter Wishes from Ingrid and me!! Gary
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Date: 4/15/2017 9:22:00 AM
WoW! Mary, This is beautiful through and through. You painted a lovely picture with words. I am a city girl and I've never been to the Southern region of the world. But your skillful pen just took me there.Thanks for sharing this gem. A without doubt seven a fav:-) Alexis
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Date: 4/10/2017 7:04:00 PM
So lovely, Mary. This poem is just dreamy. It has everything: sound, smells, sight, feeling...but mostly, it's just so peaceful. Love it.
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Date: 4/8/2017 7:13:00 PM
I love the smoothness of this delightful poem. Nice rhythm, full of imagery, I could visualize every single line.
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Date: 4/7/2017 3:55:00 PM
Delightful with a capital "D"!
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Date: 3/31/2017 4:10:00 PM
Strong ink
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Date: 3/29/2017 7:55:00 AM
Why Hello Mary Hoose!! It's been ages since I last communicated with you over Poetry Soup. (I've been recently following the co-writes too that you and Mike have expertly done together!!) I stay in touch with Mike too, from time-to-time. About, "Southern Beauty," I wanted you to know that it's a marvelous work, indeed, in every respect. The word picture you've weaved from the words and imagery in your seven stanzas, I find to be both heartfelt and breathtaking!! SEVEN/FAV!! Cheers and Best, Gary
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Date: 3/26/2017 8:00:00 PM
I have four beautiful sisters, all born and raised Southern girls.Love this gem you have created, especially the closing verses. Definite fav , my friend.
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Mary Hoose
Date: 3/26/2017 10:52:00 PM
Why thank you Robert my friend for the kind visit and lovely comment as well as the fav.I so appreciate it! I'm so glad you enjoyed my lil' poem ...Big country hugs and smiles to you...Mary :)
Date: 3/26/2017 3:32:00 PM
You take the reader to dizzying heights here, Mary. : ) It's intoxicating. To think how many people grow up without being in such places. To think how many people never see them....
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Date: 3/26/2017 10:50:00 PM
Hello darlin' friend Doug...:) So glad to meet you ...:) Thank you for the lovely visit and the beautiful comment on my poem.I'm tickled plum to death that you enjoyed my poem! Thank you ever so much my friend...Big country hugs and smiles to you.I'll be dropping by to give you a read as soon as I can...Mary :)
Date: 3/23/2017 5:24:00 PM
Still earth shaking! A Fav!
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Date: 3/23/2017 7:11:00 AM
What a beautiful poem Mary. Nothing quite like a southern country girl. I love the picture that you painted us here.
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Mary Hoose
Date: 3/26/2017 10:48:00 PM
Mickey sweetie you are so kind thank you for the lovely visit and the lovely comment.I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem...:)
Date: 3/21/2017 6:24:00 PM
Hi my Kentucky Rose, as always your gentle words do float across the mind. Your little journeys into your past do surely sing to me. You paint a picture so beautiful onto the canvas . Your words make the images so real that one could walk right into them. You gently lead the reader into your world of Southern Beauty. I would love to walk through this world with you. In dream i do often but the world i create is never as beautiful as your Southern beauty. A 7 and a fave. Love always....Mike. XXX
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Mary Hoose
Date: 3/21/2017 9:11:00 PM
Thank you Mike darlin' for stopping by my page again and leaving such a beautiful review of my older write as always and for the '7' and fav and always for the love you send my way.You always were my biggest fan and I so appreciate it .Love always Mary ...xxx
Date: 3/21/2017 3:38:00 PM
Wonderful, this poem! Those wonderful images you paint here for me, I love this very inspirational poem.
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Mary Hoose
Date: 3/21/2017 3:41:00 PM
Thank you so much Darren :) I really appreciate your kind words and your visit to my page.I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem.Big country hugs and smiles to you today...Mary :)
Date: 3/21/2017 3:31:00 PM
Very lovely MJ...a big city shout out to you
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Mary Hoose
Date: 3/21/2017 3:37:00 PM
Well I'll be danged Tim if my reply to Chris didn't end up here to you...lol.Danged thing must've jumped or something...lol.Anyways thank you for visiting my page and the 'big city shout out' ;)Big country hugs and smiles to you :)
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Mary Hoose
Date: 3/21/2017 3:35:00 PM
Why thank you ever so much Chris for your lovely visit and so very kind comments darlin' friend.I truly appreciate it.Stop by anytime.Big country hugs and smiles to you...Mary :)
Date: 3/21/2017 3:19:00 PM
This was absolutely beautiful. As I read I became lost in your words and it was a wonderfully feeling. Nicely done Mary
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Mary Hoose
Date: 3/21/2017 3:38:00 PM
Why thank you ever so much Chris for your lovely visit and so very kind comments darlin' friend.I truly appreciate it.Stop by anytime.Big country hugs and smiles to you...Mary :)