Midwest Mary

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By

Mary K. Doyle

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Poem–To Be a Wildflower

To Be a Wildflower

My garden’s pampered,
nurtured daily, talked to,
fed, watered, and pruned.  
I attend to these plants
in great hope of blooms.           

And then there are the      
bountiful wildflowers
rooted where they land
thriving on whatever
sun and rain may fall.

Vibrant and diverse.
Swaying to the music
of frogs, crickets, birds.
Dancing free in the wind.
Uninhibited.                  

Swamp rose mallow  Hibiscus moscheutos              

Crown vetch

Milkweed

Purple loosestrife

Black Eyed Susan

* If you think my plant identification is incorrect, please tell me in your comment.

©Mary K. Doyle, 2025

See poems and photos inspired by nature in Tranquility Transformation Transcendence. The Enchanting Promises of Public Gardens

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Responses to “Poem–To Be a Wildflower”

  1. vermavkv

    Beautiful pictures with heartfelt poem.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Vijay. I appreciate your kind comment.

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  2. Thobile Simelane

    Beautiful poem! I love the contrast between the pampered garden and the free-spirited wildflowers. This is a message about embracing freedom and spontaneity is really inspiring. The wildflowers seem to embody a carefree and joyful spirit, untethered by expectations or constraints. It’s a lovely reminder to let go and thrive in our own unique ways.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Exactly, Thobile! I’m so happy you grasped the poem and its inner message. I never want my poetry to have to be explained. Blessings to you.

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      1. Thobile Simelane

        My pleasure Mary 😊

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  3. gustavo_horta

    Sua delicadeza é envolvente e fascinante!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Obrigada, Gustavo. Fico feliz que tenha gostado do poema.

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  4. gc1963

    Lovely pics and a beautiful poem

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Geeta!

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  5. Indira

    Beautiful pics and poem of these wild beauties, Mary!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Indira. There are some beautiful wildflowers.

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  6. Darryl B

    Love the poem! What a beautiful spot 😎

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Darryl. The spot–which happens to be a retention pond off of a busy road–is unexpectedly beautiful.

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  7. newdeeprows

    This reminds me of daffodils by William Wordsworth. Good poem 👏.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      I’ll have to check that poem out! Thank you for the connection.

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  8. Michael Watson PhD

    Loved all of this delicious post! Thank you!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Michael. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

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  9. Violet Lentz

    I love this. It makes me think about how much we as humans flourish when we step outside of the constraints of daily life and into a world of our own choosing.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Yes! And I suspect that you are a wildflower, dear Violet. Am I correct?

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      1. Violet Lentz

        I am definitely not a garden variety! ☺️

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  10. NEERAJ SINGH

    Very beautifull flower 👌

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Neeraj. I had to share these beautiful flowers.

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  11. Susana Cabaço

    Lovely poem and precious photos. Thank you, Mary, for gifting me these beauties. With appreciation and gratitude, sending you light and blessings 🙌 ✨ 🙏 💛

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      I always appreciate your comments, light, and blessings, Susana.

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  12. philsblog01

    Beautiful Mary! Poem and Photos!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you for reading and commenting, Phil.

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  13. Mid-Life Mama

    You captured summer beauty and sounds in this lovely post. Thank you for sharing it🌸🌼🦗

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      That is good to hear, MLM. Thank you!

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  14. Penn,…

    I love Wildflowers, Mary, … they encouraged so many insects, etc… … and you’ve picked a fantastic collection of delicate colours and blooms … and of course I have to mention, lovely poetry reading of a wonderful poem, … it’s so good to hear your voice, …💙

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      You’re right about the insects and wildflowers, Penn. Thank you for your positive feedback. Love and appreciate you.

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      1. Penn,…

        The feeling is reciprocated, Mary, … I love to read your thoughts and hear your recitals, ..💙

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  15. Rosaliene Bacchus

    Wildflowers do have their own charm 🙂

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      They really do, Rosaliene. Thank you!

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  16. Dawna

    Beautifully written Mary. While I can relate to being the well-pruned flower in the garden of life, oh how amazing it would be to become a wildflower and see where the wind may take me.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Your poetic response is beautiful, Dawna. May you experience the joy of being a wildflower, at least for a moment. It can feel fabulous to let go.

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      1. Dawna

        That’s exactly how I pictured it. Letting go for a brief moment.

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  17. Pepper

    Beautiful poem and wildflowers. 😊

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Pepper.

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      1. Pepper

        My pleasure. 😊

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  18. Dawn Pisturino

    When I was a small child in Indiana, I so loved the flowers every year!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      The Midwest has gorgeous wildflowers, Dawn. I’m glad you have seen them firsthand. Thank you for commenting.

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  19. Stephen Nielsen

    Love it. I love wildflowers.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Don’t wildflowers remind you of the verse that God takes care of the birds, Stephen? Thank you for reading and commenting.

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  20. Michael Sammut

    Beautiful poem and awesome photos!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Michael. The photos aren’t the quality of yours, but you get the picture.

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      1. Michael Sammut

        You’re most welcome, Mary.

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  21. Kym Gordon Moore

    Beautiful photos of these colorful wildflowers Mary. What a sweet complementary poem to accompany your photography. 💐📸💐

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Dear Kym. I hope you’re having an awesome day.

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      1. Kym Gordon Moore

        You’re so very welcome my dear Mary. 🙏🏼 My day was not bad at all, thanks so much for asking. I even enjoyed the rain we got throughout the day! ☔ May the rest of your week be FANtabulous my friend. 😍💖🥰

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  22. Dorothy’s New Vintage Kitchen

    I love this Mary! And your photos are wonderful too. Thanks!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Dorothy. I always appreciate your feedback.

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  23. kagould17

    Well described Mary. Wildflowers, weeds or otherwise look best strewn in nature. Happy Wednesday. Allan

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Allan. You find many treasures on your walks. They’re often like gifts, fabulous surprises.

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  24. Ronit Penso Tasty Eats

    Beautiful poem and photos. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you much, Ronit.

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  25. johnlmalone

    I love this ode, Mary : both photographic and poetic: love the names and the pics: swamp rose mallow, crown vetch, purple loosestrife: magnificent !!!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, John. I appreciate your feedback and support.

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  26. Victoria

    Thank you, Mary! Beautiful! 🥰

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you for commenting, Vicki.

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      1. Victoria

        My pleasure! 🥰

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  27. Mags Win

    Beautiful photos of the wild flowers, Mary. It is amazing isn’t it how they grow and bloom so beautifully without any help from us?

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Right! We see weeds growing in crevices and trees bent and twisted but surviving. Nature is enduring. Good to see you here, Mags.

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      1. Mags Win

        Nature is amazing. We can learn a lot from it. Thank you, I enjoy your blog.

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        1. Mary K. Doyle

          Thank you, Mags!

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  28. Michele Lee

    As soon as I read your title, I was hoping you included an audio. Thank you! Love your poem and your photos are a beautiful respite to a very hot day! 💗🙏🏻

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Hey there, sweet Michele. Thank you for you kind comment.

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      1. Michele Lee

        Thank you! So lovely. 💐

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  29. Hazel

    I love the description of the wildflowers. Freedom and company of tiny creatures glows me. Amazing poem, Mary.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Hazel. I know you are a fellow lover of the outdoors.

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      1. Hazel

        You’re always welcome, Mary. Stay awesome!

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  30. terezza

    Resonating thoughts.. a really light hearted but at the same time heart touching poem..

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Terezza. I appreciate your input and presence here.

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  31. Joseph Glidden

    Love the poem and the pictures. They remind me of my grandmother’s flower garden.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Your Grandma’s garden sounds special, Joseph. I’m happy this poem and the photos triggered the images for you.

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  32. joannerambling

    This was so lovely

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Joann!

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  33. Exploring# interacting # growing with positive attitude

    That’s amazing

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  34. Edward Ortiz

    Beautiful poem, Mary. I really liked the photos, and I was reading the background on Black-eyed Susans, it was very interesting. Apparently, the name comes from the ballad “Black-eyed Susan” by John Gay, where Susan goes aboard a ship in dock to ask the sailors where her lover, Sweet William, has gone.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Oooo. I like that, Edward. Ballads are rich in storytelling. thank you for adding to the post.

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      1. Edward Ortiz

        You’re so welcome, my friend. I figured you would appreciate the information.

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  35. LoveLifeHappiness&More💙💙

    Beautiful share, Mary. ❤️

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, T’.

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  36. Hitasakhi

    Beautiful 😍

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Hitasakhi.

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  37. Swamigalkodi Astrology

    Karmically tuned

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      That’s interesting and wonderful to hear.

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  38. jmsabbagh

    l am glad that you liked my post , ..You have interesting blog ,l enjoyed reading your post,,thanks for sharing.J M S

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Good to see you here. Have the best day.

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      1. jmsabbagh

        Have a great weekend.

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      2. jmsabbagh

        Have a wonderful week.

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      3. jmsabbagh

        Thank you so much , best wishes.

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  39. Jacqui Murray

    What beautiful plants and gorgeous backdrop.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Jacqui. It’s the magic of nature.

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  40. Lincol Martín

    A poem about inner freedom and the power of nature versus planning.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Yes. Thank you, Lincol.

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  41. Awakening Wonders

    Well written poem filled with emotion, and you have captured the essence of wildflowers!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you for your positive remark, Mary. Have the best day.

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  42. Garden Bliss

    Gorgeous poem, Mary, so evocative of summer days.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Flavia. I know you are anxious to see summer near you, and we are already mourning the ending of summer here.

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  43. rajkkhoja

    Hi

    Beautiful flowers photos. Wonderful your garden flowers. Lovely words written in poem. Perfect words use in poem. I like.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you. Welcome to Midwest Mary.

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      1. rajkkhoja

        You are most welcome!

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      2. rajkkhoja

        You are most welcome.

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  44. Lauren Scott, Author

    Beautiful poem and photos, Mary! 💕

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you much, Lauren. I appreciate you.

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      1. Lauren Scott, Author

        You’re so welcome, Mary! 💖

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  45. Nancy Ruegg

    Lord, may I never behave like a spoiled garden flower that needs constant attention! Help me be one of those who joyfully blooms wherever she’s planted. (A lovely, meaningful poem, Mary–thank you!)

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Ah, Nancy. You are so sweet. Thank you!

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    2. Nancy Homlitas

      Ditto for me! 🙂

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      1. Mary K. Doyle

        🙂

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  46. Kimberly Vargas Agnese

    Ooooooh… beautiful:)

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Kimberly.

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  47. Swamigalkodi Astrology

    Another verse in your lunar hymn…

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      :). Thank you!

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  48. Praveen Yadav

    Your post has won my heart. Wonderful post with beautiful poem.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you much, Praveen.

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      1. Praveen Yadav

        Welcome dear Mary.

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  49. P. J. Gudka

    Loved the images and poem. It must be so serene to be a wildflower.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Give it a try, Pooja. It’s freeing. Love to you.

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      1. P. J. Gudka

        Will do and lots of love to you as well.

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  50. lifewithlane14

    Absolutely beautiful ❤️

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Bless you, Lane.

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  51. Amy

    Lovely photos! Beautiful poem, Mary.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Amy!

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  52. da-AL

    beautifully written, illustrated, & voiced!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, da-Al. It’s a pleasure to see you here.

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  53. Swamigalkodi Astrology

    Nice read

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Swamigalkodi.

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  54. Mindful Mystic (MM)

    Lovely! I am not neatly pruned—I am a wildflower. 😊

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      LOL. I’m a Gemini, so a bit of both.

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      1. Mindful Mystic (MM)

        I’m a Leo … LOL

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  55. Goals and Good Vibes

    Beautiful poem Mary!!!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you. I appreciate you stopping by.

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      1. Goals and Good Vibes

        You’re welcome 🤗 have a good evening!

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  56. myallaboutyou

    Beautifully written

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you!

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  57. spotlightchoices.com-C. Wilson

    Appreciate how the garden plants are pampered and the wild flowers thrive on what nature provides. Enjoyed the poem and photos!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you for your kind comment!

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      1. spotlightchoices.com-C. Wilson

        You’re welcome!

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  58. Swamigalkodi Astrology

    Pure delight

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you!

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  59. Savvy Raj

    Lovely poem & photography, Mary.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Savvy. Welcome@

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