Your handiwork appeared that spring in your place,
long suffering reminders of lost love’s face.
They bounced with the breeze and betrayed no warning.
Joyous jonquils so out of place in mourning.
The earth and sky and rain
conspire to assuage my pain,
sending forth the perennial yellow faces
that bow to the breeze and bend to God’s graces.
When October’s chill makes daffodils mere memory,
the purple buddleia proclaims its hospitality.
A monarch sitting lightly on that swaying flower
sends forth a miraculous, healing power.
By nature’s example do I learn
to emulate the daffodil and to discern,
To bow to the wind, to heaven send my cry
and to imitate the gentle butterfly.
Now when the daffodils in spring do wave and dance
I nod and silently thank Creation for another chance
To see the daffodils march along the lawn in your place
And gently remind me of love’s eternal face.
Author notes
Option 2 - I am Christian and Catholic! I wrote this poem a number of years ago after I lost my husband suddenly.This poem reflects how faith in God brought my children and me through that tough time.
A contest entry
- First Options Contest! by RuLives4GodOnly.
450 points, ended January 2, 2008, 8 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
all comments would be greatly appreciated
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gorgeous gorgeous piece
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Thanks again!
I didn't send the smiley correctly so here goes again...
and since your are an angel to send such lovely praise...
Have a very joyous Christmas.
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You are most welcome. I am hoping that you will have a very Merry Christmas.
Luv
Jamila
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Thank you so much!
I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for reading. *smile*
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I love your rhyming scheme! Very nice flow! And beautiful meaning!
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Thank you so much!
I appreciate your very kind comments. Thank you for taking the time to read.
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Wow! This is
absolutely wonderful!
Thank you, thank you so much!
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You are most welcome!
and Thank you for the contest. It's so nice to share this particular poem, because of its personal meaning, with others who appreciate it.
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