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 Mar 16 17, 10:42
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 Creative Chieftain  Posts: 11,869 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Springfield, Louisiana Member No.: 446 Real Name: Larry D. Jennings Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Just wondered in.  |
Azaleas
From burgundy to steely grey they bloom like stars but never sparkle in the night. Small buds crowd through those galaxies for room to add their hues. They tax each branch’s might, infusing bright kaleidoscopes. What task each bud and flower undertakes in Spring before new leaves appear! Azaleas mask their barren limbs with rainbowed shades which bring a lovely change to brown and dreary space left by the winter’s chill. I recollect my time spent twenty years ago. Our place was wild and gardening was circumspect but seeds and snips of plants were sown and grew into an Eden that I never knew. Thanks Daniel! ·······  ·······When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Kindness is a seed sown by the gentlest hand, growing care's flowers. Larry D. Jennings MM Award Winner       |
  
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Mar 24 17, 07:29
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 Mosaic Master  Posts: 18,892 Joined: 1-August 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 2 Real Name: Lori Kanter Writer of: Poetry & Prose Referred By:Imhotep |
Very, very lovely Larry!
 Reading this "pretty" poem has me yearning for Spring even more! I gave two Azalea plants, next to my garage. They've been there at least a decade and bloom for a few months -- a pretty deep pinkish tone. Enjoyed the read, rhythms, colors! -Cleo 
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Larry Hi Lori,
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