James Foulk Poet Free verse

A Rose Fell

A rose fell to

the ground,

he slowly picked

it up and took it

home to his

dying little girl,

as she took the

rose from him,

she told him this

oh daddy, just before

you came home I asked

Jesus if I could smell

a rose just one more

time before I died,

now my prayer has

been granted to me

and now I can go home

with Him this very

night.  

wrote 4-9-11

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Poet Destroyer A May 4, 2011 at 8:24 PM a wonderful poem James, with inspiration of beliving... thanks..p.d.

Lisa Cooper April 18, 2011 at 6:12 PM lovely

Carolyn Devonshire April 17, 2011 at 10:30 AM Dear James, thank you for your comments and for recounting the tragedy behind this poem. Seeing those "tiny coffins" for children evokes so much sadness. I'm out of town fishing until after Easter -- returning home May 4. Have an EKG May 5. Have a wonderful Easter, my friend! Love, Carolyn

Michelle Mac Donald April 16, 2011 at 3:19 PM A heart wrenching write, James, with a tender and soulful ending. Enjoyed reading this piece, though it is so very sad. Wishing you and yours the best! Mikki

Doris Culverhouse April 15, 2011 at 4:05 AM sad stuff!!

Jack Horne April 13, 2011 at 2:43 PM Very sad but absolutely beautiful, James

Kacey Greenlee April 13, 2011 at 10:15 AM So sad yet beautiful story told.Thanks for your words on''Christinas' Gift''.Have a great day....sincerely,Kacey

Andrea Dietrich April 13, 2011 at 12:10 AM so sentimental and sad. You have a very definite style I can see!

Carolyn Devonshire April 12, 2011 at 5:07 PM So touching, James. I'm sure her father was distraught knowing he would lose her that night, but her last wish had been granted. Beautiful! Love, Carolyn

Daver Austin April 12, 2011 at 7:35 AM So sad, the death of a child. The rose for innocence. Love, dave

Tina Lowery April 11, 2011 at 8:23 PM Womderful!

Dr.Ram Mehta April 11, 2011 at 6:05 PM Nice dedication to your loved one and your devotion to God, James

John Loving Iii April 11, 2011 at 5:28 PM people may wonder why i find this believeable. but things add up and the things of this earth have testified to the validity of jesus being this sweet. john h loving iii

Gert W. Knop April 11, 2011 at 4:52 PM Awesome and heartbraking piece James! So sad but also sweet!...Have a great week and take care!...Love, Gert

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 11, 2011 at 3:25 PM Tender and touching James.. sad but so sweetly penned my friend.. superb luv..

Ralph Taylor April 11, 2011 at 3:10 PM Awesome piece, James. Very touching. Excellent. Thanks for your comments. All the best. Ralph

Eamon Duffin April 11, 2011 at 3:08 PM Hi James. Thanks for the visit and the comment. This is a fine piece of writing. The ability to use sentiment without submerging into pathos is a rare thing. The emergence of faith and acceptance at the end is a fine ending. Well done. Eamon