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Roots, Strong or Otherwise

  Roots, Strong or otherwise

  I don't understand it
  How did this happen
  I gave it a wonderful beginning
  They say that's so very important
  "Strong roots will sustain the life"

  I watered it
  I fed it
  I provided everything I knew
  I even gave it love
  "Strong roots will sustain the life"

  Before my eyes
  I saw it die
  I wonder why
  It makes me cry
  "Strong roots will sustain the life ?"

  Not hardly.

— jetz, Jun 07, 2010

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Region, Country: South eastern Connecticut, USA

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jetz

jetz

16 years ago

Awwwwwww Indi…. I save

Awwwwwww Indi.... I save the good ones for Hallmark. This is the 99 cent special you find at Walmart. (smart ass!) Thanks for reading and for taking the time to respond. much appreciated. Sue
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years ago

Dear Sue

I know this feeling and situation. The only thing left to do is water it with your tears. Always, Cat
jetz

jetz

16 years ago

Hi Cat, From your response

Hi Cat, From your response it's obvious you have been there.. and yes, lots and lots of tears. Thanks for your response. Sue
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wolf

15 years 12 months ago

Beautiful.

Beautiful.
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hippiepoet69

15 years 11 months ago

Tears are salty

maybe that's what done it in. I really like this. Because it can mean so many different things to different people. Thankfully now it just fits my pitifull tomato plants. Take Care. huey