tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post4138109651617490736..comments2024-03-05T06:52:06.523-05:00Comments on Mainely Write: Poetry FridayDonna Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-65122893204867464852017-05-08T20:17:43.444-04:002017-05-08T20:17:43.444-04:00Sounds like that Azalea and you were meant to be t...Sounds like that Azalea and you were meant to be together-maybe get some advice if you decide to move it with you, some plants don't like being uprooted, just like people. I'm sure the Azalea is appreciating your poem! I have a plant in my backyard that I meant to have just in its planter each summer but as yours, mine surprised me too and has permanently rooted itself through my cobblestones into the earth . . . Good luck with your packing.michelle koganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409095111952431780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-73620358428892755652017-05-08T18:36:03.144-04:002017-05-08T18:36:03.144-04:00I like to think of moving as a fresh start as you ...I like to think of moving as a fresh start as you weed out what's past and spent and treasure up the good stuff. Too bad it's so hard for me to actually do that! We cleared a couple of rooms to have the carpet torn up and didn't really have time to sort out as we packed, but I'm being judicious as I put things back. : ) Your azalea will bespeak you wherever it ends up!Heidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496427007514895950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-65608271724189278752017-05-06T17:16:46.288-04:002017-05-06T17:16:46.288-04:00Oh my goodness....out of the 🌺 ashes there is lif...Oh my goodness....out of the 🌺 ashes there is life. I would leave this poem with the azalea and the new owner. What a house blessing that would be. You will grow love and friendship anywhere Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-54045916716814444482017-05-06T08:46:13.957-04:002017-05-06T08:46:13.957-04:00What a tenacious azalea!What a tenacious azalea!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-30536355048687325472017-05-06T07:53:37.062-04:002017-05-06T07:53:37.062-04:00Feeling guilty, as we have a neglected azalea, too...Feeling guilty, as we have a neglected azalea, too. Each year it produces 2-3 blossoms. YES, just 2-3, as if to say, "HELLO, people. Look what I would give you if you'd only do something to help me along!" Moving is ugh, no matter how old you are or how much stuff you have. Hang in there, and keep us posted. Christie @ https://wonderingandwondering.wordpress.com/blog/Mrs. Wymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10601071678011498746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-55424588814822215472017-05-06T06:42:04.980-04:002017-05-06T06:42:04.980-04:00It is so easy to accumulate stuff! I just want to...It is so easy to accumulate stuff! I just want to walk away from it now. I should probably pack a small bag of trash just to make the next place home!Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-88175914874537799922017-05-06T06:33:22.471-04:002017-05-06T06:33:22.471-04:00Oh, that sounds so like me...and I love irises (or...Oh, that sounds so like me...and I love irises (or iri as I call them for plural, lol!). I love them because they are self-sustaining and gorgeous!Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-17665355706278129062017-05-06T06:31:06.685-04:002017-05-06T06:31:06.685-04:00It is way overwhelming to me. I have to focus on ...It is way overwhelming to me. I have to focus on small bits at a time or I am likely to shut down and say "impossible".Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-52830560763447924592017-05-06T06:30:00.077-04:002017-05-06T06:30:00.077-04:00I've thought about leaving it here, but I thin...I've thought about leaving it here, but I think I'll give it one try at moving it - see if it is even possible at this stage! It is such a strong plant, and I NEED strong plants in my life! My thumb is no shades of green.Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-57389054740106711162017-05-06T06:27:37.688-04:002017-05-06T06:27:37.688-04:00I laughed too, when I opened up the box at the new...I laughed too, when I opened up the box at the new house. Fortunately it wasn't too stinky!Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-9215890330803923302017-05-06T06:26:16.023-04:002017-05-06T06:26:16.023-04:00I'm hoping the roots aren't so deep down t...I'm hoping the roots aren't so deep down through the pot that we can't budge it!Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-39861304878525605912017-05-05T22:32:20.400-04:002017-05-05T22:32:20.400-04:00Oh dear, moving can be such a drag, it's been ...Oh dear, moving can be such a drag, it's been nearly 10 years since I last moved, and I'm in no hurry to do it all again!<br /><br />And that story about the movers packing up your trash made me chuckle - at least it helped make your new home feel "lived in"! ;-)Jane @ www.raincitylibrarian.cahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12721142460522914540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-9139632310466326752017-05-05T20:01:40.801-04:002017-05-05T20:01:40.801-04:00I love your serendipitous found poem. I'm sure...I love your serendipitous found poem. I'm sure I have plants that can relate--the leftover irises (that I couldn't give away after dividing mine) that took root where I tossed them behind the barn come to mind. Good luck with all the sorting and packing and moving. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-77570952953456414612017-05-05T16:52:25.409-04:002017-05-05T16:52:25.409-04:00Moving can be very overwhelming! Glad you are taki...Moving can be very overwhelming! Glad you are taking a break to ride and get out, and especially glad you took the time to write this. Carrie Van Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11715648073882529202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-42538313391197371942017-05-05T16:14:23.189-04:002017-05-05T16:14:23.189-04:00Ha, Donna, thanks for making me laugh at your inst...Ha, Donna, thanks for making me laugh at your instant trash. :) Yay for your motorcycle break and for these azalea thoughts. One way to look at it is that this azalea seems pretty attached to its home. Perhaps it would rather stay and be a memory for you. xoIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-78074317149344860292017-05-05T15:50:02.362-04:002017-05-05T15:50:02.362-04:00My, moving is hard and so much work! Had to chuckl...My, moving is hard and so much work! Had to chuckle at those movers moving your trash, though. I don't envy your having to pack up, but admire your resolve to have some fun time in between.<br /><br />I feel sorry for your azalea plant -- that's what you call a hardy perennial. It found a way to survive -- I do admire that. Yes, I think it deserves to go with you to your next home.<br /><br />jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604430404780110710.post-10833846660151438022017-05-05T14:47:30.005-04:002017-05-05T14:47:30.005-04:00Thinking of you and your move. No, don't leave...Thinking of you and your move. No, don't leave it. It seems like something for faith every spring! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com