The Poetic Expressions Monthly Theme Poem
OUR WINNERS ARE REVEALED!!
In honour of the Garden's 8th Birthday Poetic Expressions opened this month's theme contest to all Garden members. The theme was Treasure of Friendship in any way, shape or form ncorporating the use of EIGHT within the poem.
Congratulations to all our July winners, and a special THANK YOU to those outside of the Committee for taking part! Thank you, Kythera Ann and a2000greetings
First Place
A Place to be Treasured
There is a special garden
A haven of retreat,
Where old friends often gather
And where new friends can meet.
I hold this special garden
As a rich and special treasure,
For there indeed is found the joy
Of friendship in full measure.
This garden is universal
With many special bowers,
Where we can take the time
To shelter from life’s showers.
There are special places
Where talent can be shared,
And other special support groups
Where we can say we cared.
A neat and tidy garden
Often takes a lot of work,
But we have special Garden Keepers
Who never ever shirk.
They keep the garden running
With Grace and humour too
Liaising with Committee Leaders
Supporting all we do.
Birthdays are remembered,
Anniversaries too,
And we acknowledge happy times
And days when they are “blue”.
So Happy Birthday Garden of Friendship
A treasured place indeed,
Where there is always something happening
To meet our every need.
© Linda J. Vaughan
2008
Second Place
A Treasured Friend
You are the river
You are the sea
You are the still small waters
that run to me...
You are the breath
You are the wind
You are the whisper
of souls within...
You are the beauty
You are the love
You are the wonder
that I dream of...
You are the sunshine
You are the rain
You are the stillness
that warms me again...
You are the laughter
You are the tears
You are the smile
through all my fears...
You are a garden
You are a bloom
You are a flower
wrapped in perfume...
You are the treasure
You are the gold
You are the wisdom
that never grows old...
You are a gift
that's Heaven sent
You are a blessing,
You are my friend.
© Christina aka Stina
2008
Third Place
Jewels of the Garden
A nighttime walk under moonlit skies,
an illuminated path
leading up a small rise.
Far below in a valley green and sublime,
a brilliant glow shimmers
a place out of time.
Draw near; the radiance holds great treasure,
each bloom in the Garden
keeps a gem of worth beyond measure.
Red hearts blood of rubies with strength and power
courage and lifeforce in this friendship flower.
Opals sparking fires of joy ever graceful
lending their beauty, their gift of being faithful.
Sapphires an endless pool of blue
emanating healing and peace in their hues.
Emeralds bottle green with loyalty and bliss
mists of gentle harmony in friendship's sweet kiss.
Lapis sky blue, compassion abounds
dappled with wisdom, windchiming in sound.
Pomegranate drops of Garnet, shimmering with devotion,
there is strength in friendships, this is added to the potion.
Cheerful Topaz, amber lemon laughter
deepening connections with friends ever after.
Amethyst dreaming in heliotrope hues
love and happiness in friendships true.
A jeweled flower garden that is ever refreshing,
and infinite outpouring
of friendship's blessings.
Each member in the Garden is the reason
for this bountiful beauty
that blooms in all seasons.
The treasure that lies in this Garden of Friends
joins hearts and souls together
in a circle with no end.
© Novella
2008
Treasure Boxes (aka PCs)
My treasure box you might think odd,
it has so many keys,
but when I use them to read mail,
it opens up with ease.
Each key can lead me to a gem,
Each mail may well be from a friend.
My treasure box you might think odd,
it has so many keys,
but when I use them to send mail,
it sails the cyber seas.
My mail is sent through pixel skies,
My words will fly to friends world wide.
My treasure box you might think odd,
it has so many keys,
but when I use them to create,
imagination it does seize.
My keys create a piece of eight
for gifts of friendship I'll stay up late.
My treasure box you might think odd,
it has so many keys,
I use them for G O F because
my friends are linked to my PCs.
© Kythera Ann
2008
Treasures of Friendship
The treasures of friendship
Are found in the heart
The treasures of friendship
Are found in the stars.
There is Love and Loyalty,
They go hand in hand,
Trust and Honesty,
They come from the heart,
Fun and Laughter,
Stories and games.
Going to bed at eight in the night,
Just to stay up talking about boys all night,
Trying on makeup, dancing in socks
Sleep overs, movies,
Best friends spending the night.
On the wall shows photos,
Of two friends side by side,
Covered in goofy makeup,
Laughing like crazy,
Friendships lasting throughout the time.
© Amanda Jenkins
2008
A Treasured Friendship
I listen to a gentle wind
Whispering a song from the ocean's tide
Carrying a message to the whole world wide
Listening to the waters breaking on the sands
Water's travelling from land to land
A gift of friendship has been given
With the silent words you do say
As the suns golden rays
Brightens the shadows of each new day
Your friendship is a blessing that came my way
Even though I may never feel
The touch of you hand
I still feel the words
You share with this stranger
Even though you live so far away
Our friendship grows in the specialist of ways
It is a gift heaven sent as I prayed
In the shadows of darkness
Silent tears I may cry
You always seem to understand why
With words of cheer
To let me know that you were near
No danger you say I have to fear
The happiness you bring to my soul
Is something I will always hold
Close to me in my heart
Even when I grow grey and old
With your gentle words
I will remember what you have told
Even though we live worlds apart
Like a flute playing its echoing notes
Of peaceful and harmonies
This treasured friendship
I will always hold close
In my heart till I pass that final post
©Tootypup - Susan
2008
Birthday Bash
Here we are at Gof
With the birthday bash
We celebrate
Our friendships made
Into the guest books
We command
Trinkets and treasure
That withstand
Like the pirate in the ships
We sail the lands
Hand n hands
We leave our brands
Somethings to share
Something to see
Something so special
for you and me.
Ye mates Ahoy
It's time to play
At the Garden of Friendship
Birthday Bash
© Susan J Flory aka a2000greetings
2008
Eight birthday celebration friendship reasons why I love the GOF.
1. One year of a friendship treasure beyond measure.
2. Two years of bringing friendships together around the world.
3. Three years of creating friendships and three years of having fun!
4. Four years of friendship and still growing.
5. Five years in the Garden of Friendship.
6. Six years of separated by miles and united by friendship.
7. Seven blooming years in our beautiful Garden of Friendship.
8. Eight years of friendship – Pieces of Eight.
© Tdybear4ever
2008
Once again, congratulations to our winners and a big thank you for all those who took part. We valued each of your contributions and as always - it was hard to pick just THREE.
As a thank you and in honour of your participation please accept this gift/award.
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