Open Poetry #39 |
Emotional Bunch |
Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Don't send me lilies with their fragrance of death wrapped in each silken petal and leaf. Don't send me poppies torn from the field of war and red with the blood of the fallen. Don't send me orchids with their corruption of rust to remember pain gained from innocence. Don't send forget-me-nots trodden underfoot their colours trampled, along with dreams. Don't send me roses to be captured by their thorns and ensnared in their web of deception. Don't send sunflowers or daisies in full bloom reminders of misspent youth. Don't send flowers at all if you love me as you say bring me carnations – and stay. a good commitee can decimate communication. |
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Beatrice Boyle Member
since 2006-12-06
Posts 438 |
Now this WAS emotional! The greatest gift we can give loved ones is the gift of ourselves, freely given, lovingly bestowed. Nice one. Bea Grandma Bea |
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trutodaraiders Senior Member
since 2006-12-02
Posts 820CA |
Nicely done. Sometimes words are not meant to be said if you truly dont mean them. Poetry is just the evidence of life. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I've always thought the same~~ M |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
touching piece |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kethry, So mum is the word from me! And well done. I liked the end especially well. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Oh yeah...this bloomed nicely down the page! Enjoyed several times, before I could even find words to express my heart smile! TD |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Very nicely put down in word Keth! Very nice indeed! Eric |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Carnations are my favourite!!! this was nicely done Kethry - enjoyed the read RDB |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A very clever and "Emotional" piece of writing! So good to read the flowers ~ I mean "fruits" ~ of your literary talent! EA |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Oh, I love it! You did a wonderful job. I say Pick me some violets and let's sit and chat. Thank you for this one. martyjo |
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FNG Member
since 2006-02-07
Posts 477 |
Give me one of your other bunches a good read. FNG |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Can't believe I almost missed this! Stay ... Indeed! Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Kethry This was a delight to read. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Oh, that last verse... *S* Agreeing and applauding here. *S* |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"Don't send flowers at all if you love me as you say bring me carnations – and stay." To the point... Nice write. JL Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: |
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