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Wild Flowers
by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie → (All Poetry by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie)
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Wild Flowers


I love the recent storms,
Crashing all around me,
Bringing life once more,
To this forgotten land…

My garden grows wild and fierce,
No neat rows strict lines of budding beauty for me!
I love the wild abandon with which they grow!

Weeds and wild flowers competing,
There is beauty in freedom,
In unrestricted lines,
In Spring forgiven of harsh summers-

Long dormant passions of life,
Awaken in me,
As I see them struggling to remain free,
Carve out a piece of the land,
And dwell in sweet harmony…

Their scents fill the air,
With sage and lavender,
Sweet air that enters my heart,
With its passion for life…

I feel alive here,
I will not pluck them,
And place them in a glass jar,
They belong here.

So do I.

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 Reviews of "Wild Flowers"
Reviewed by The Smoking Poet
Reviewed on June 24, 2005
I love the wild and fierce gardens the most...

Reviewed by Dena Moore
Reviewed on April 1, 2005
Simply amazing...I know this feeling too, but could not have expressed it nearly as wonderful as you. Excellent write, Retta. Blessings to you and yours, Dena

Reviewed on March 26, 2005
wildflowers are pretty Retta so is your poem. g

Reviewed by SilverCeltic Moon
Reviewed on March 18, 2005
Wonderful poem! I am soooo ready for spring and its flowers! I really like the picture! ;) Silver

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on March 17, 2005
Perhaps this is why I love wildflowers too :-) This is a beautiful nature write.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on March 11, 2005
I love your whole presentation of this, Retta. This is a testimonial to your kindred spirit with nature. Thank you for sharing this offering. Love and peace. Regis

Reviewed by Pier Tyler
Reviewed on March 10, 2005
There is something amazing about seeing wild flowers growing free. The only groomer is God, the sun, the rain, and the moon. Their beauty brings so much to our lives.

Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on March 9, 2005
Fantastic imagery
a beautiful picture you paint
with your lovely words

William ....peace & love

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya
Reviewed on March 9, 2005
I feel alive here,
I will not pluck them,
And place them in a glass jar,
They belong here.

So do I.

Retta,

wonderful write...I love nature as it is...excellent my friend...love n luck...BHUWAN!!!!

Reviewed by Jane Rodway (Reader)
Reviewed on March 8, 2005
Thanks for this bright, beautiful, uplifting, Springtime poem and photo!!! You just lifted my spirits on this snowy NY day:)

Reviewed on March 8, 2005
Retta,

The magnificence of the beautiful picture has spilled over onto a gorgeous write ... superlative!!

Best to you,

Robert

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson
Reviewed on March 7, 2005
Me Too!!!
i love the beauty of nature unrestricted
this is outstanding in its own right
beautiful!!!

Reviewed on March 6, 2005
Reindeer,

Richly illustrated, each word is a fragrant bloom! Stunningly penned and presented! BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on March 6, 2005
your poem is like a garden, embellished with colorful and beautiful imagery ...

Reviewed by Dale Clark
Reviewed on March 6, 2005
So true as far as the natural free
beauty of wild flowers. Great piece!
That pic is gorgeous also. ;)

Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson
Reviewed on March 6, 2005
This poem is so full of wonderful energy! Perhaps you are a "nature spirit" Reindeer. Your writings often celebrate the fertile greenery of earth and such, even the dark secret places of the forest! I enjoyed.

Reviewed by D May (Reader)
Reviewed on March 6, 2005
I love this. Felt like spring. Your visuals are excellent, as always.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on March 6, 2005
What a marvelous ode to life and living free, Reindeer! Love that fabulous picture, too.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on March 6, 2005
Whenever I see your name on my email telling me that you have created yet another poem I get a sense of urgency to see what beauty or profoundness you will give me today. I am not disappointed.

Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)
Reviewed on March 6, 2005
Reindeer,

Your poem is as gorgeous as the picture.
The happiest people are very much like
these wild flowers and the best poets are too ...
just like you.

Blessings,
Joseph

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on March 6, 2005
This picture painted by the love of our "Big Guy UPstairs"

Great write Retta!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on March 5, 2005
Have often wondered why do we demonise weeds. Some are so pretty.
Love your down to earth, unique perception of life..

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on March 5, 2005
I wish I could be transported to your wonderful wild garden that looks like a piece of heaven on earth. The pic and poem belong together as they are both full of God's beauty.

Reviewed by Sanil nath (Reader)
Reviewed on March 5, 2005
Excellent ...

I loved this write and this is so lovely ...

Sweet write ...


Thanks S

Reviewed by Handsum Hart
Reviewed on March 5, 2005
A flowery delight, this is lovely.


Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on March 5, 2005
I love the way you think...

Reviewed by J. Allen Wilson
Reviewed on March 5, 2005
beautiful is this write as is the soul that penned this colorful piece...splendid

Reviewed by Cynth'ya Reed
Reviewed on March 5, 2005
Spring came early after reading this Retta.
blessin's
cynth'ya lewis reed

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on March 5, 2005
Romantic Real You!

TRASK

Reviewed by F William Broome
Reviewed on March 5, 2005
I read this one to my wife. She took long breaths... and sighed. We entered your wild flower garden... nature's exhibit of lovely and colorful beauty. We thank you for the invitation, and will visit again,and again. = Your devoted fan... Bill

Reviewed by L. Figgins
Reviewed on March 5, 2005
This poem is "sweet air" to our souls. You are a true "wildflower", and this reminds me of Dolly Parton's song of the same name. Most wildflowers do not survive long in a vase or captivity, so keep blooming where you are planted Retta...

Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on March 5, 2005
The picture alone was almost worth the visit, but your words made the visit priceless. ~~Nordette

Reviewed by Dave Harm
Reviewed on March 5, 2005
Springtime... wildflowers... robins... honey bees... butterflys... its a rite of passage... a new season, a new birth... wonderful poem of anticipation...

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on March 5, 2005
Oh Reindeer, you captured a feeling I too have in my heart! such beauty, I saw the desert and couldn't believe what all the storms have wrought, it's alive with beauty like your picture! what a treasure! Thanks for sharing this beauty!

love,
eileen


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