Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Thank You For The Flowers



                                               Thank you for the flowers
                                               you give to me each day
                                               a blanket of warm sunshine
                                               a smile's brightest ray

                                               A few kind words, I cherish
                                               worth more than any gold
                                               given when much needed
                                               feeds my weary soul

                                              A simple handshake or nod
                                              spreads the fragrance around
                                              lifts my daunting spirits
                                              when I'm low and quite down

                                              A much needed prayer
                                              a rose of elegance and grace
                                              really touches my heart
                                              I humbly accept and embrace

                                              Ever close beside me
                                              beautiful flowers does grow
                                              or many gardens away
                                              by some I hardly know

                                              Thank you for the flowers
                                              you give to me each day
                                              each petal is worth more
                                              than words can ever say

                                              Susie Swanson, 2012
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30 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 18, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Thank you for the heart warming beauty, glimpses & love of life you share with us. They brighten our every day. You are one very beautiful lady.

    Have a lovely week ~
    TTFN ~
    Hugs,
    Marydon

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    1. Susie SwansonJanuary 18, 2012 at 3:55 PM

      And thank you for those sweet words.. it's people like you that inspire me so much and your wonderful friendship.. hope you have a lovely week as well..

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Hi Susie, Very lovely poem and illustration. Hope you have a restful evening.

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    1. Susie SwansonJanuary 18, 2012 at 3:52 PM

      Thank you for the comments and visit.. hope you have a nice evening as well.

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  3. JoanneJanuary 18, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    I love that each flower is a kind gesture, a thought or deed. What a beautiful bouquet today :)

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    1. Susie SwansonJanuary 18, 2012 at 3:53 PM

      I'm honored by your sweet words Joanne.. glad you enjoyed it..

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  4. lil red henJanuary 18, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Beautiful words, Susie.

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  5. Mystic MudJanuary 18, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    beautiful:)

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  6. ConnieJanuary 18, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Very nice poem, Susie. :)

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  7. Betsy Banks AdamsJanuary 18, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    Oh My Heart... You know how much I love this poem. Since I LOVE flowers, I feel as if it were written for me... Love it Love it Love it. THANKS...
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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    1. Susie SwansonJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:36 AM

      It was written for you and all of my friends.. I had you in mind..thank you so much..hugs to you..

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  8. Sr Crystal Mary LindseyJanuary 18, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    Susie I think you should approach a card company and give them a small sample of your work. Your words are so wonderful. Its a shame many cannot enjoy them. Love Crystal Mary

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    1. Susie SwansonJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:37 AM

      Thank you Crystal Mary.. others have told me that but I don't know if I could keep up with their expecations..

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  9. Bethe77January 19, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    So beautiful! each flower a ray of love. You write so beautifully from the heart. I just love reading your poems. They bring such joy and warmth to my soul. Many blessing and much love this coming year.
    Blessings

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    1. Susie SwansonJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:38 AM

      That means a lot to me Bethe, I so enjoy reading your heartfelt work..you are a natural..

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  10. PaulaJanuary 19, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    So beautiful, Susie! This reminded me of what I heard someone say once~ that you never know what even the samllest gesture might mean to someone who needs it.

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    1. Susie SwansonJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:39 AM

      You are so right on Paula.. the smallest of things may brighten ones day..thank you so much..

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  11. Janet,January 19, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Friends, flowers and kind words go together so nicely and they do feed a weary soul.

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  12. Elaine/Muddling ThroughJanuary 20, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    You are so right, and you put it so well. Caring hearts sharing love and blessings make life worthwhile.

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  13. DelisaJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Hi Susie! Such a beautiful poem! I feel like that too when I see flowers. They are always a gift whether we see them on the side of the road or whether someone brings us a big bouquet. I feel that way about trees too. When I see a row of beautiful trees I always wonder about the people who planted them. I love the line about the beautiful gardens growing, planted by people you hardly know. Thank you again Susie for all the sweet comments you leave on my blog, it is always so wonderful to hear from you, always a bright spot of my day. We are going to have a lot of rain coming in later. I'm glad I got all my chores done this week and can have a cozy day indoors. I hope you have a lovely friday afternoon! Delisa :)

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  14. Susie SwansonJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    Thank you Delisa, I think the same thoughts.. The flowers we recieve in life, sometimes bloom our whole life.. we never forget.. Thank you for the sweet comments you always leave on mine.. It means a lot.. I cherish all of my friends..

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  15. Connie ArnoldJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    Your poem is as beautiful and delightful as flowers. Thank you for sharing your gift and the blessing!

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    1. Susie SwansonJanuary 21, 2012 at 10:07 AM

      Thank you Connie.. I enjoy your beautiful poetry so much

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  16. KennethJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Truly beautifull dont have the wordes.

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