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Mary K. Doyle

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Poem–Sweet Autumn Clematis

Sweet Autumn Clematis

Sweet autumn clematis–a solid wall of green and white,
full and lush from two small sprouts.
A little bit of love from the gardener, sun, and rain
goes a long way with nature.

These vivid, white, four-petaled blossoms cause me to ponder.
What if they were bright, white stars
scattered throughout a green sky in the middle of the night,
and grass, trees, and shrubs were blue?

Oceans would reflect the sky and also be green, I think.
So, what colors would we be?
Perhaps we’d have skin tones like zinnias, daisies, and orchids
and admire each other’s shade.

(These are the thoughts that rambled through my head while having a throbbing headache.)

©Mary K. Doyle, 2025

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Responses to “Poem–Sweet Autumn Clematis”

  1. arlene

    How lovely, it is an eye-catcher Mary.😘

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Arlene. The flowers have a light fragrance, as well.

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  2. Zakia Attia

    Stupendous 💞

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you!

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  3. Penn,…

    Lovely thoughts Mary,…from skin tones to beautiful white delicate stars, ……as Arlene said, the Clematis definitely draws the eye, …it’s so good to hear your audio too, …I’m hoping your headache has dissipated, …💙

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Penn. I appreciate your kind comment and concern. My blood pressure is down today, so the headache is better.

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  4. lenny unencumbered

    If those are the kind of thoughts brought on by a throbbing headache, I wish you have more headaches.
    No, no, no, I jest. I’m sorry, I couldn’t resist. 😀

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Hahahaha. Thank you for playing along with me, Lenny.

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  5. Jeannette Elizabeth Geist-Marcelli

    I pray your headache goes away soon, Mary. Beautiful wall of flowers! And a very lovely poem as always, describing the flowers as stars right to humanity as different gorgeous types 💐🌷🪻🪷of flowers. Nice to hear your voice on this as well. 😊

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you for all of your kind comments, Jeannette. I appreciate you taking the time to read and join the conversation.

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  6. Violet Lentz

    And I can only image their scent is delicious! I enjoyed your narration so much. If only we had the wisdom of the flowers….

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Oh, yes, Violet. I wish you could smell the light, sweet fragrance of these flowers. I’m enjoying sitting near them while working.

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  7. kagould17

    Such a gorgeous sight Mary. Having any thoughts ramble through your mind during a throbbing headache is a miracle in itself. Hope your headache is gone. Happy Wednesday. Allan

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Hello, my friend. Thank you for your kindness, Allan. Have a wonderful day.

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  8. gustavo_horta

    Quem dera pudéssemos nos admirar, mutuamente.
    Quanto à dor de cabeça, eu vinha sendo perseguido pelas enxaquecas, aquelas dores de cabeça que duram um dia inteiro e formam uma aura só redor do olhar.
    Descobri um recurso poderoso: acupuntura.
    Farei um tratamento de 12 meses, iniciado em fevereiro deste 2025, e já nem sei mais o que é a tal dor de cabeça.
    Só, vez por outra, em minhas extravagâncias…
    Beijo e carinhos

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Sinto muito que você esteja com fortes dores de cabeça, Gustavo. Graças a Deus a acupuntura funcionou para você. Para mim, é o barômetro ou a pressão alta que causa as dores de cabeça. Mandando um abraço para você, meu amigo.

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      1. gustavo_horta

        Não.
        Porcentagem do tratamento com acupuntura não tenho mais aquelas dores há meses.

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  9. Mags Win

    Gorgeous! Sorry about the headache, hoping it is gone. Hugs and blessings

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Mags. I’m always delightedly surprised at how much grows from a couple of little stems. The neighbors in our townhomes love them, as well.

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  10. Copper coated highways

    Absolutely wonderful, Mary.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you very much!

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  11. Rebecca Cuningham

    That lovely scent, that pollinator mecca.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Yes, Rebecca. You must know this clematis. The fragrance is fabulous. Have a Happy Wednesday.

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      1. Rebecca Cuningham

        Yes, ours in also in full bloom!

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  12. Aaron Guile

    This is a very beautiful poem, Mary. Thank you so much for posting it.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Aaron. I appreciate you taking the time to participate in the conversation.

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      1. Aaron Guile

        You are very welcome!

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  13. Edward Ortiz

    Well, that was beautiful, Mary. And you were having a headache? If I had a headache, my writing would be rated R (graphic language). 😀

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Hahahaha. Edward!

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  14. Ernie ‘Dawg’

    What a beautiful poem Mary, the reference to the stars is outstanding and writing this with a headache just showcases your talent.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Ah, thank you, my friend. I appreciate you.

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  15. mjeanpike

    A lovely post through and through, Mary 🙂

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, sweet, MJean.

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  16. Escribir Y Sanar

    So beautiful 🤩 I can just imagine the enjoyment!! Lovely, Mary 🌹

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Oh, yes, Madelaine. The beauty and fragrance is a tremendous gift.

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  17. Monkey’s Tale

    What a beautiful scene you’ve described, Mary. Sorry about your headache. Maggie

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Maggie. No headache today, so all is wonderful. Happy Wednesday.

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  18. Dorothy’s New Vintage Kitchen

    This is one of my favorite perennial vines! I had a beautiful one at my last house, but haven’t gotten around to planting one here yet. Thanks for the reminder, when I go looking for mums later this week, I’ll see if they have any in stock.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Isn’t it fun to have something so lively at the end of the summer? I hope you find a plant, Dorothy. If not, I wonder if I could send you a cutting and it would grow for you.

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      1. Dorothy’s New Vintage Kitchen

        Thank you so much Mary! You are such a sweetheart! I did find one quite unexpectedly at the local garden center when I was looking for mums! It’s now in the garden, blooming away, ready to get used to its new home!

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        1. Mary K. Doyle

          Let me know how it grows next year, my friend.

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          1. Dorothy’s New Vintage Kitchen

            Will do!

  19. vermavkv

    What a wonderfully imaginative and vivid poem! 🌿✨
    You’ve taken something as simple as a sweet autumn clematis and transformed it into a meditation on nature, color, and perception. The way you play with the idea of a green sky and blue plants invites the reader to see the world through a completely new lens — playful, curious, and full of wonder.

    I love how your reflections on flowers as stars and the question of human colors open up a space for imagination and inclusivity, blending observation of nature with a philosophical musing on diversity. It’s both whimsical and thought-provoking, a gentle reminder of the beauty in seeing the familiar in extraordinary ways.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Vijay, your response is so beautifully written. I appreciate your kindness and thoughtful words, my friend.

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  20. Nancy Homlitas

    The clouds of clematis are beautifully described in your poem. I didn’t see any bees, so I looked up the reason. I learned that they’re picky pollinators when it comes to any variety of clematis. Hopefully, your headache is better now. 🙂

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Hi Nancy, bees and butterflies do check out the blossoms, as well as hummingbirds, but there aren’t too many that linger. Thanks for looking up why this is so! I appreciate you and hope your day is going well.

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  21. Rosaliene Bacchus

    What a beauty, Mary, to inspire one’s soul to greater heights, as expressed so beautifully in your poem! Are these flowers highly scented? Hope your headache has long passed 🙂

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Hi Rosaliene, I wish you could smell the fragrance. It’s light and lovely. I think you’d enjoy it. We could sit here with some iced tea and enjoy together.

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      1. Rosaliene Bacchus

        Mary, I suspected as much about their fragrance 🙂 Enjoying iced tea together be great, Mary! Who knows what the future holds?

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  22. Michael Sammut

    Beautiful poem, Mary and lovely photos.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Michael. The blossoms are lush this year. Happy Wednesday to you.

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      1. Michael Sammut

        You’re welcome and Happy Wednesday to you too, Mary.

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  23. P. J. Gudka

    Those are so beautiful and loved the poem. Hope your headache is gone now.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, dear Pooja. I’ve had about 4 months of headaches, but since my blood pressure is finally semi-controlled, I’m so much better! Doesn’t it feel good when we feel good? Love you much, Sweetie.

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      1. P. J. Gudka

        I’m really glad to hear that, my dad had some issues with his BP as well but he’s much better too. I’m not sure if you’ve tried facial icing for the headaches but I do that when I get migraines and it helps a lot. Thank you and take good care of yourself!

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        1. Mary K. Doyle

          Thank you! I forget about the ice.

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          1. P. J. Gudka

            You’re welcome. Yeah, try the ice it may help.

  24. Anonymous

    Beautiful, Mary – the flowers and your photo. You garden looks like a peaceful place to be!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you. The garden is peaceful, my happy place. Have an outstanding day.

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  25. Victoria

    Oh my goodness…look at what you can do, despite a whopper of a headache. This time of year brings some pesky seasonal allergies for me. Those beloved flowers and the change of seasons launches so much into the air. Sending hugs – hope you’re feeling better! 💝

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Are you sneezing and sniffling, Vicki? My doctor recommended Quercetin for allergies, and it’s helped a lot. https://www.amazon.com/Thorne-Quercetin-Phytosome-Exclusive-Respiratory/dp/B0797DQTVZ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1OC3YN7DBE5AJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ICbx1xNN5FfguhFpth93u3uOEPyD0KKyrdjZrMwH6g6Wq9uB6EzG2Q5KAMEx7jO4e5N6kW_unQQf0UDhzAp_F9XiE2-FwTeheUS9vnglhmI99bJBR18BTuof6fDG56xp3ujP9XK22z73AGjgYEUBMU1NAm-mkbYjI9S2sf_lIF1v8fqlscXA6t2YNvD-Ws-ssHXW0en4vSk0KT_gESbe51JXwscTEW9CyBYOraIp8I7A5GkvXc_5GTQtddWlLXQhzShE6Mb6hHJEWZybfJNcIJPsuDDfAx-bPQa7tLG9SqA.dPC8bOmehwb0Smw9kIDuz_n9pcYxl2Oupi77NIPLbFc&dib_tag=se&keywords=quercetin&qid=1758141091&sprefix=quercetin%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

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      1. Victoria

        Oh…thanks for the info, dear Mary. I take a Zyrtec every day but it doesn’t do it for me come September….appreciate the tip. Sending hugs! With a sneeze, just because! 😜💝😜

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  26. philsblog01

    Beautiful Mary!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Phil.

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  27. Michael Watson PhD

    One of my favourite flowers! The pollinators are tanking up for the winter. Lovely poem.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Really, Michael? I didn’t know about the fall clematis until recently. It’s a joy, isn’t it? And such a light, lovely fragrance.

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      1. Michael Watson PhD

        I did not know about it till I have here, where it grows with wild abundance and abandon. Breathtakingly wild flower that it is.

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  28. joannerambling

    Such a lovely poem

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Joanne. Happy Friday.

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  29. Kym Gordon Moore

    WOW Mary, it’s amazing the influence a headache has on the composition of a delightful poem my friend. Your flowers are simply gorgeous! 💐🌼💐

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Lady Kym. Love to you.

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      1. Kym Gordon Moore

        You are soooooo very welcome my sweet Mary. I love how you continue to wow us my friend. Love, hugs, and smooches! 😍💖😘💋🥰

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  30. SiriusSea

    Mary ❤ … Oh, I hope your headache has vanished and never returns! I have to say though a genius poem and gorgeous image prompted me to ponder what flower I would be …. Hmmm, a tulip? I’m kinda lippy but always mean well (lol)! Your sweet clematis suits your starry spirit! Beautiful! ⊱✿⊰

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      That’s an interesting question to ponder, Ms. Siri. I will have to think about what flower describes me. I think, it depends on the day. Love how you think, my friend.

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  31. Hazel

    I admire your thoughts about it, Mary. Maybe I’ll be green.😍 I wish. It’s just interesting to think about. Wonderful poem, Mary.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Green is a great color, Hazel. Blessings to you.

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      1. Hazel

        Hugs and blessings to you, Mary. Happy weekend!

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  32. Awakening Wonders

    I’m saying your poem is garden perfect; and yes, the sweetly scented clematis is wonderful.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Mary. The flowers are on their way out, but I did enjoy them. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  33. Joseph Glidden

    Beautiful flower pics and poem. Hope you are feeling better.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Joseph. I’m well today, and it feels good to feel good.

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  34. gc1963

    The flowers are mood lifting. Your head ache is churning creativity.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Geeta. We work with what we have, don’t we, my friend?

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  35. Praveen Yadav

    Poem is so beautiful as the flowers.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Praveen. I hope you are enjoying the day.

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      1. Praveen Yadav

        Welcome my friend, yes my day was pretty cool. How is your day ?

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  36. NEERAJ SINGH

    beautiful flower 👍

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Neeraj. All the best to you.

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  37. Aví Razã

    Lovely n beautiful poem

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, and welcome to Midwest Mary.

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  38. Mindful Mystic (MM)

    Beautiful—nothing like love from the garden to cheer us up! 😍

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      You are absolutely correct. Have a fabulous weekend, MM.

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  39. christiane dresin

    j’aime toutes les fleurs qui donne la vie de la couleur a la vie du parfum a l’air que nous respirons de la beauté naturelle

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Moi aussi. Merci d’avoir pris le temps de commenter. Content de te voir ici.

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  40. Samiran Mandal

    What a nice reading !
    You are a great writer Mary.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Samiran. That is kind of you to say.

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  41. Swamigalkodi Astrology

    Appealing

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Swamigalkodi.

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  42. johnlmalone

    beautiful ruminations; I saw these flowers beside the railway track and wondered what they were; now I know —

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      If they like their location, they grow abundantly. Happy Sunday and Happy Autumn to you, John.

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      1. johnlmalone

        thanks Mary; we’re in Spring now; things are different down under 🙂

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  43. Garden Bliss

    Stunning, Mary, both poem and blooms.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Flavia. I can’t take much credit for these flowers’ growth. I did little. Happy Sunday, my friend.

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  44. Eternity

    It was very nice of you to like my post, ” Isaiah Chapters 35-36;” thank you very much. I love your backyard scene; it is very beautiful. The way that your voice describes that setting brings it alive. Please keep up your good work.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Friend. I appreciate your kind words as well as your masterful theological work.

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      1. Eternity

        You are very kind. Thanks for being such a good friend.

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  45. Lauren Scott, Author

    Your poem and flowers are stunning, Mary!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Lauren. It’s wonderful to see abundant blooms this late in the year. Happy Sunday to you.

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  46. Sheryl

    The clematis is beautiful.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Sheryl. The flowers brought me joy, and I wanted to share it with you.

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  47. Dawn Pisturino

    A beautiful, thoughtful poem, Mary, and lovely photos!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Dawn. It’s the littlest things in life that brings us the most happiness. Love to you.

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  48. Vincenza63

    Such a wonderful flower, such beautiful pictures, Mary ❤

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you. I’m happy to see you here.

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  49. Ritish Sharma

    Absolutely loved your poem, Mary 🙌🏼 Love the way you turned a simple garden moment into something so thoughtful and imaginative.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Ritish. I do enjoy a good twist or surprise along the way. Have a fabulous week.

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  50. restlessjo

    It’s a very healthy looking plant, Mary. We used to have a variety of clematis in our UK garden but the climate here doesn’t suit them xx

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      I think they prefer cooler and drier climates being that I have them growing in the spring and fall. Thank you for stopping by, Jo.

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  51. GraceoftheSun

    Beautiful poem, Mary. Wonderful. 💕

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Grace. It’s wonderful to see you.

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      1. GraceoftheSun

        My pleasure 💕🥰💕

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  52. johnlmalone

    lovely flower: we have them here, of course, but never knew what they were called; I love it how the poem takes off from description to wonderment —

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thanks, John. My mind does wander sometimes–often :).

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  53. Max Muhammad

    As lively and enduring as your soul

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, my sweet friend.

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  54. Chitrangada Sharan

    Beautiful imagery!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Chitrangada.

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  55. Tul

    So pretty, I have never really seen flowers like this!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, and welcome to Midwest Mary.

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  56. Rei Arkangelakis

    Absolutely gorgeous, and I love the way you recited your poem. 🙂

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Rei. Great to hear from you.

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  57. Swamigalkodi Astrology

    Impressive

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you. Have a wonderful week.

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  58. hubertprevy

    Beautiful Mary, your poem has liberated verses of my own…

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Great to hear, my friend. All the best to you.

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  59. Kimberly Vargas Agnese

    I am so sorry your head hurt.. that is no fun:(
    but the imaginative places this took me to… so beautiful.. white stars against green.. our skin the color of petals… really really love this

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, my creative friend.

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      1. Kimberly Vargas Agnese

        🙂

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  60. Swamigalkodi Astrology

    Encourages reflection

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you.

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  61. Carolina Cuisine Network

    How lovely, the little white flowers that smell nice covered in morning dew!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Exactly! Thank you for taking pleasure in summer’s delights.

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  62. Eternity

    I love your voice; it is very soothing.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you. I appreciate the compliment! Have a wonderful weekend.

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      1. Eternity

        Thank you, too.

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  63. lifewithlane14

    Absolutely lovely 🌹

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you.

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  64. Lori Pohlman

    Lovely large and bountiful bushes- and such a lovely description. I’m sorry about your headache, Mary! Amazing you can write so well when you’re feeling ill. xxxooo

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you for the loving words, Lori.

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      1. Lori Pohlman

        🥰

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  65. Nemlogue

    hello, im new to wordpress circle. i love your poem about these flowers. Yes, mybe all of us are actually just flowers of different colours. and tht is truly wonderful.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Hello! Thank you for your lovely comment.

      Reply

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