The Gardener
by TAMMYHENDRIX (Member) - published: May 31, 2008
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The Gardener

He devotes such tireless efforts
To nurture one's possibilities
Investing his all into a future
That his flower can not yet see

Such reverence for it's youth
From this good and faithful man
Sun kisses upon the flowers face
Guided by his gentle hands

The Gardener grows the flower
With undying faith has he
In hopes to heal the womb
And create anew to be

He kneads the fruitless earth
Once a dry and ravaged land
He waters his lovely flower
As only the Gardener can

Oh his depth of adoration
What a loving Gardener is he
To grow from the empty nothing
into the woman he sees in me.

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by TAMMYHENDRIX

nightgardening
Think I can relate to this poem. And that's not from a self-centered point of view - which I am more than capable of. Some of what you have written here you have used in reponse to comments Shannon and I have left for you.

Just don't tell me it is about me 'cos I will blush. I like not knowing things like that because I prefer to relate to something based on how I feel when reading it.

The strength of your words is enough to make me relate. You've a gift.

( Posted by: desvelado [Member] On: June 1, 2008 )

Lovely...
Oh, just lovely!
soft yet intense, strong and humble and even a scent of heat.

I like!

( Posted by: LMJ [Member] On: June 1, 2008 )

Tammy

read this on LJ, but my head was kind of fuzzy yesterday, so I thought I'd hold the comments 'til today. now, at half ten, and after copious amounts of coffee I can tell you:

this is a tender and sensual read, not only in terms of subject, but in terms of language, the way you put your words together. the sound alone of “He kneads the fruitless earth…” is just stellar…

read this wondering is this God or Father or Lover or… something else, some spirit of self-confidence given shape by your poet’s mind…?

either way, it’s lovely. best to ye.

( Posted by: AuldMiseryGuts [Member] On: June 1, 2008 )

Des, LMJ & Shannon
I don't know what happen to me writing this. But then that is often the case when I write. The need to pick up a pen becomes overwhelming and what ever flows onto the paper is what it is. Well these days it's more of the being replaced by the keyboard. Funny I was so keen on the idea of using the computer to write I felt that if I broke the flowing connection of pen and paper that I wouldn't be able to write. Not the case I'm glad to say. Even weirder is that when I was younger and began the process of therapy (mental that is), and began to see more positive expressions coming out of me that scared me as well. Very much actually. All I knew was darkness; all I understood to write of was pain and suffering and I was afraid of loosing it and not being able to write at all.

Man, my brothers right...I can't just give a quick and simple answer or response. I suppose it's my still lingering need to explain myself always.

Yes this is inspired by a......a feeling of a presence that is putting into me, (whether i like it or not and I don't mean that in a bad way),
a nurturing of womanhood or a cultivating if you will. Cannot tell you from where this presence comes...am not certain myself but have a pretty good idea. Secrets of a woman's heart you know.

As for the God issue?...I am currently rethinking my stand on the whole God thing. Not to say I don't believe because I absolutely do. There has been far, far too many obvious displays of a presence that looks after me to deny. But....this guy I know...what's his name?....I don't know it has something to do with awake?...but he once made a comment on using God as a crutch? It's been swimming in my head every since. However this love / hate relationship between us has been going on for as long as I can remember. Actually hope it never ends. Then is when I will be entirely barren of any faith whatsoever. Scary!

Now that I've taken up the remainder of the day... just wanna say thanks to all of you. Des...Shannon your continued support means more than yo know.
Quite the "nurturing" for a once dying flower such as me.
xoxo

( Posted by: TAMMYHENDRIX [Member] On: June 1, 2008 )

dust and ashes
Oh Tammy! I've been gardening lately and I find it a chore. Perhaps your poem will put things and me in a better frame of mind. Well .. I'm off to dig in the dirt ... thanks for the pleasant thoughts.

( Posted by: Penelope [Member] On: June 1, 2008 )

Tammy...
Um, you're like a reflection sometimes. I can relate totally. except I used to write about flowery prissy things to escape the ugly but now that I've learned to except things for what they are I call it as I see it. It's much more freeing and mostimes- healing.

you're a cool person Tammy I feel as if I know you.

Keep writing,

LMJ

( Posted by: LMJ [Member] On: June 3, 2008 )

Something amazing
Thank you dear. I'm an old lady and the last time I heard anyone say I was a "cool" person was maybe...6mos or so back when my 15 yr old nephew said that and nicknamed me "awesome aunt Tammy" Love it!

I'm assuming your able to relate to this?

You ever had the feeling deep inside that change, (I mean true, capable of redirecting one's path towards something amazing), was on the horizon? That....itch inside that makes you wanna.... just..stretch/reach out for it and feeling all the while the growth happening inside you? It is so intense and the possibilities are...intoxicating!
Quite the source of fuel to feed the fire! mmm!

Damn it!...sorry...I seem to be rather....something?! these days! Funny.

Your very sweet to stop in.

( Posted by: TAMMYHENDRIX [Member] On: June 3, 2008 )

Thank you Penelope
Well...thank you for getting a lift out of this. That means alot.

The women in my family have been "backyard" gardeners forever! It's kind of a...spiritual thing, interacting with the earth that way. Well...as long as it doesn't become a "chore".
Glad you like it

( Posted by: TAMMYHENDRIX [Member] On: June 3, 2008 )

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