A Blossoming Poppy

I'm sorry that I killed
a little flower.
She loved the sunrise
and the dreamy night,
she loved to nourish
with the dew of life,
colorful looks 
skyward to turn,
to raise into heaven
in the summer wind 
her discreet perfume,
and the moon to adore
in the twilight brink,
the whole time
believing in humans.
Old-children are left standing
amongst wilted flowers 
with a bullet to chat
and in orphaned evenings
they quietly hear
hot crosses starting to cry
for their many yearnings.
By the fields angels have gathered
to choose the day
when the lives of flowers
on crosses will break 
and humans will deny.
I'm sorry that I killed
a blossoming poppy,
when death we brought
into this world
the poppy died too.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Agustin Avatar
December 4, 2024 at 1:08 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Dietrich Avatar
January 10, 2019 at 5:46 PM
I enjoyed seeing your free verse poem. Especially liked the way you worded the line with "orphaned evenings" in it.
Callus Avatar
January 10, 2019 at 12:36 PM
Your expressive words hold much meaning, Silviu. So many lives go to waste, and yet we wash our hands like Pilate! Regards // paul
Smith Avatar
August 17, 2018 at 7:33 PM
Another excellent piece. Hope to see more this year. Glad you are posting again. Best regards David in NZ
Lamoureux Avatar
July 3, 2018 at 8:27 AM
An enjoyable read.
Craciunas Avatar
July 4, 2018 at 9:00 AM
Thanks a lot for your visit and your comment.
Man Avatar
June 29, 2018 at 5:44 AM
Hi Silviu.. I certainly enjoyed reading your interesting poem this morning. I hope you'll take the time to let me know your thoughts on my latest write. Blessings!
Craciunas Avatar
July 4, 2018 at 9:01 AM
Thanks a lot for your visit and your comment.
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