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Healing Garden
by Eileen Clemens Granfors
Thursday, June 04, 2009
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For my beloved sister-in-law, Georgia, who died too young last Sunday.

Healing Garden

Plant a rose for beauty

Plant lavender to soothe;

Plant marigolds for sunny faces

And plant lilacs for youth.

Plant an acorn to grow an oak tree;

Plant a pepper tree’s gentle caress.

Plant palm trees to sway in the breeze,

Jacaranda for the purple dress.

Your garden is your memory

Each new growth a loving thought

Every flower, butterfly, and bud,

Exchanged for what we’ve lost.

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Reviewed by Joyce Bowling	6/7/2009

Beautifully penned my friend...I can relate well, I love to work in my flower garden and watch the buds turn to blooms nurturing them the entire time...yes well done indeed! Blessings from Ky. Joyce B.




Reviewed by . .	6/6/2009

Life is like a flower; when the flower dies we may feel a sense of abandonment and much pain. With such a beautiful garden, in time you can be glad that she has lived, and remember her smile and joy. A poem that sooths the soul, with serenity and love. A garden too water, always.




Reviewed by Linda Settles	6/5/2009

I'm sorry for your loss, Eileen. The tribute is lovely. Love, Linda




Reviewed by Barbara Henry	6/5/2009

Eileen, What a lovely tribute to your beloved sister-in-law. I too get solace from the beauty I see in nature,especially flowers; I always keep them nearby;they provide such quiet beauty and peace.Please accept my condolences. Much success Barbara Henry




Reviewed by Felix Perry	6/4/2009

My condolences again and my heart goes out to you in your grief. fee




Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner	6/4/2009

((((HUGS)))) love and prayer, please accept my condolences on the loss of your sister in law. I'm with Karen - may our God bring you comfort. (((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :(




Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado	6/4/2009

Sorry to hear of your loss; may God bless you and give you comfort that passes all understanding during this time of sadness and grief! You are ever in my prayers, Eileen! Well penned! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <

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