Monday, June 27, 2011

Memory Of Me



remember the after glow of smiles
bright summer days
laughter whispering softly
an echo of life's path

let those who grieve
dry your tears my dears
on soft rose petals
left behind as I wait at rest
for you my heart when life is done

with primrose in my hair

25 comments:

bttrflyscar said...

lovely

Ana said...

"the after glow of smiles" -love that :)

Eileen T O'Neill ..... said...

Lovely, placid words.

Eileen

Anonymous said...

Such a pretty poem, beautiful imagery its really like a painting

Unknown said...

A lovely poem enjoyable to read :)

Jo Bryant said...

Such a love song to those left behind. :)

Anonymous said...

wow this is a fantastic poem!

ma said...

Beautiful! I really like this one!

Marbles in My Pocket said...

Beautiful. I really like this one!

Jack Edwards Poetry said...

Great and precise rose petal imagery.

Jingle said...

love this,
very lovely cooking yet well done.

Unknown said...

A precious promise at life's end.

Kalahari blues said...

first compliments for this great blog!

the contents not really reflecting my sense of life but no doubt written bt the hand of somebody that loves poetry passaionately

well done

Anonymous said...

so dreamlike and lyrical

The Poet said...

Simply lovely.
Penned like a perfect poet.

Anonymous said...

what a nicely crafted and soothing write!

Anonymous said...

A beautiful, reassuring, yet melancholic poem. I really enjoyed reading this one.
The Lonely Recluse.

Anonymous said...

A ballad of love:)

Vinay Leo R. said...

The touch of romance, in elegant imagery.. Well said, Melanie..

Anonymous said...

Sweet touching afterwords. Wanting others to remember only the goodness you have left behind.

WordSlinger said...

this is sad, and it can hit hard, Thank you, much appreciated, WS

Jae Rose said...

The ending image of a primrose in her hair is simply stunning..Jae

Isabel said...

love the photo and the poem. great imagery

Sheilagh Lee said...

a truly beautiful tribute

Altonian said...

Stunningly beautiful, with great feeling.