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Ashes and Flowers of White

The ocean softly laps the boat
as I watch the setting sun.
I drop the flowers and watch them float,
relieved this day is done.

Ashes are scattered in the sea
followed by flowers of white.
I watch an eagle soaring free,
flying into the night.

Tears slip silently from my eyes
as the waves gently lap the boat.
I turn back home in darkening skies
while the flowers and ashes float.

Alone, I head the boat to shore.
My heart, bereft, forevermore.



04/07/2012



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  1. Date: 4/15/2013 9:31:00 PM

    Francine, a nice and awesome win... Congratulations with your awesome #1. I love many of Andrea's favorite poems. always~ Good Night* PD

  1. Date: 4/15/2013 2:01:00 PM

    Congrats Mistress on your win

    Oyewole Avatar Abdulhafeez Oyewole Date: 4/15/2013 2:02:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Though.. it's a mourn tone.
  1. Date: 4/14/2013 8:51:00 PM

    Congratulation. A WOW well deserved. Terry xoxo

  1. Date: 4/14/2013 6:24:00 PM

    Oh I felt this. Loved every second., I want more. J

  1. Date: 4/14/2013 5:57:00 PM

    So very sad. I have never cast a loved one's ashes. I wonder if I could. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

  1. Date: 4/14/2013 12:30:00 PM

    Beautifully sad poem which made me so emotional . I love this so much and I say, excellent write my dear Francine! Thank you so much for sharing and my big warm congratulations on your well-deserved grand win! love and hugs, Leonora

  1. Date: 4/14/2013 10:44:00 AM

    many congratulations on your double win Francine, first as a fave and now this xx

  1. Date: 3/6/2013 7:57:00 AM

    One of my favs here Francine--great sonnet!

  1. Date: 3/3/2013 10:11:00 PM

    Many many congrats for this wonderful win Francine

  1. Date: 3/3/2013 3:06:00 PM

    Francine congrats on your win...David

  1. Date: 3/3/2013 2:27:00 PM

    This is so beautiful, Francine........(I place it higher!) :)

  1. Date: 3/3/2013 9:52:00 AM

    Francine, thank you for the nice and beautiful poem, many blessings with your wonderful win~ PD

  1. Date: 8/6/2012 11:25:00 AM

    So sad! My husband's father was also scattered on the waves... I hope mine are mixed into the earth of a promising flower bed where the minerals left may possibly nuture some thing beautiful to follow.

  1. Date: 7/20/2012 10:15:00 PM

    Oh my so so sad, such a beautiful write Francine you had me right beside you on the boat giving you big hugs xx

  1. Date: 7/9/2012 7:47:00 AM

    It is like watchng the scene unfold. So sad and tender!! Such a heartfelt poem. Congratulations, Francine!

  1. Date: 7/8/2012 6:18:00 PM

    francine, congratulations with your wonderful win -xox~pd

  1. Date: 7/7/2012 1:02:00 AM

    A poignant one with vivid imagery..congrats on the win, ! Jag

  1. Date: 7/6/2012 10:35:00 PM

    francine, this one is AWESOME. a big fave on this one from me. I just love this kind of poetry. Congrats.

  1. Date: 7/6/2012 8:51:00 PM

    Very sad but nicely done. Congratulations on your win Francine. Love, Joyce

  1. Date: 7/6/2012 11:46:00 AM

    Congratulations on your placement in Brian's contest Francine. Love, Carol

  1. Date: 7/6/2012 10:05:00 AM

    Very nice sonnet Francine...congrats on your win.

  1. Date: 7/6/2012 8:15:00 AM

    Congratulations on your first place in Brian's contes, Francine!! Ruben.

  1. Date: 7/5/2012 11:00:00 AM

    Wonderfully moving sonnet. The words and lines just flow like the sea.

  1. Date: 7/5/2012 10:03:00 AM

    you saw his spirit fly away,but you know he will be watching ,every day,great write Francine

  1. Date: 7/5/2012 8:25:00 AM

    this is a magnificent poem! it has everything - beautiful imagery and perfect rhyme. love it!

  1. Date: 7/5/2012 1:44:00 AM

    This is beautiful and so very sad. May you find peace. The last two lines of this poem brought tears to my eyes. Take care ans May God bless you. Jancarl

  1. Date: 7/4/2012 10:44:00 PM

    Aww, this is beautiful but sorry about the circumstances.