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Bought some Gerber daisies from a roadside stand, Sign said “four dollars, just leave the money in can” I chose several bunches of brightly coloured blooms, Drove home quickly as without water, wilting looms. I took the flowers to my Hospice where I volunteer, Wanting only to make things better, trying to be sincere, While many take for granted the beauty of the petal, On the Dining tables, the bunches in vases settle, These dying people were so grateful for such a small token, This may be their last spring flowers, these thoughts unspoken. Written July 17, 2011 For “Any Poesy contest” Contest placement: 5th

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Date: 7/25/2011 9:37:00 PM
i really like this poem. it is very truthful
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Lee Ramage
Date: 7/25/2011 11:29:00 PM
thank you for your comments, greatly appreciated. Lee
Date: 7/20/2011 6:58:00 PM
This is, truthfully, very beautiful, as is the volunteer work you do. I just learned today my Sister's best friend has Lymphoma. I appreciate the comment you made on my first ever completed poem. Your last line above is so true--so much in life best go "unspoken". Have a good day, Lee. Jeffrey Singer
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Lee Ramage
Date: 7/20/2011 7:35:00 PM
thank you Jeffrey for you very kind comments. I am so sorry to hear about your sister's best friend. There is hope for those with Lymphoma and keep me updated how her friend is doing. My volunteer work gives more to me than I do to them. Thank you again. Lee
Date: 7/19/2011 4:34:00 PM
Lee, this is beautiful. Congratulations on another sensational win. I remember that day so well. They - at the Hospice are so fortunate to have you - you truly are an earth-bound angel. Elaine
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Lee Ramage
Date: 7/19/2011 6:07:00 PM
Saying those things brings me to tears. Thank you for those kind words but you know I am doing very little. Only hope the small bit I do helps, as your readings have helped. Take care lee
Date: 7/19/2011 11:53:00 AM
Congrats Lee on another exciting win with this delightful dynamic poetry luv.. enjoy...
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Lee Ramage
Date: 7/19/2011 12:15:00 PM
Thank you so much, just lucky lately. Much appreciated. lee
Date: 7/19/2011 8:56:00 AM
Whew! Awesome Lee. That's what it's all about...blessings all around. congratulations on this poem thought, action and win
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Lee Ramage
Date: 7/19/2011 12:16:00 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words. What I do requires so little of me and it seems to make a difference. Appreciate your comments. Lee
Date: 7/19/2011 7:02:00 AM
Congrats on your win, Lee. Beautiful piece. Nice going. Ralph
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Lee Ramage
Date: 7/19/2011 12:17:00 PM
Thanks so much Ralph, appreciate you taking the time to comment. Lee
Date: 7/19/2011 5:48:00 AM
Congratulations Lee on your win in Brian Strand's "Poesy"contest. Love, Carol
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Lee Ramage
Date: 7/19/2011 12:18:00 PM
Thanks Carol, always appreciate the time you take to comment, I've been lucky lately. Lee
Date: 7/18/2011 10:38:00 PM
Congratulaltions girlfriend. Well Done!!! I knew this would be in the winners circle. Thank you for the wonderful evening and the delicous dinner. See you soon. Elaine
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Lee Ramage
Date: 7/19/2011 12:18:00 PM
So enjoyed our visit. Thanks for your kind comments, I think I am very lucky to win. Lee
Date: 7/18/2011 5:59:00 PM
Lovely write and good luck in the contestm Lee
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Lee Ramage
Date: 7/19/2011 12:19:00 PM
Thank you so much for your kind comments. Lee
Date: 7/18/2011 7:10:00 AM
This is sweet and beautiful little poem, Lee. Do you enjoy the volunteer work? I went a few times as a project with my students to a place like this and we felt very out of place there. i think if i had a relative already there. Or maybe it just takes time to get to know all the older folks. Hospice may be a bit different from old folks home. How nice of you to go there!
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Lee Ramage
Date: 7/18/2011 9:55:00 AM
Hi Andrea, I love my Hospice work, being a retired nurse. Everyone young and old is dying there but it is very upbeat and positive. I am doing what I loved in nursing, just not getting paid. Our motto is "We love them 'til death". My time is spent doing something worthwhile and ask so little. thank you for asking. Lee
Date: 7/18/2011 6:58:00 AM
You have penned a lovely write Lee, welcome to PoetrySoup. I enjoyed the read. Best wishes to you in the contest~ Caryl
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Lee Ramage
Date: 7/18/2011 9:53:00 AM
Thank you so much Caryl, I have enjoyed your poems too. Take care Lee
Date: 7/18/2011 5:30:00 AM
What a blessing we have in PoetrySoup. A place to come to write and read and make new friends along the ink trail. I am wishing you a day full of inspiration. I enjoyed reading your poetry today and hope to read many more written by you in the future Lee. Love, Carol
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Lee Ramage
Date: 7/18/2011 9:52:00 AM
Thank you again for your kind comments. I greatly appreciate the time you take to make them. Do you have any constructive criticism that would improve my work? Lee
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Lee Ramage
Date: 7/18/2011 9:52:00 AM
Thank you again for your kind comments. I greatly appreciate the time you take to make them. Do you have any constructive criticism that would improve my work? Lee

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