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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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Line Gauthier

Date: 1/25/2021 6:11:00 PM

O Francine, this one tugs at my heart. So lovely to find it published in the 2020 PS Anthology. A FAVE for me ~

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 3/2/2014 9:45:00 AM

Wonderful sonnet. Congrats on the feature.

Andrew Crisci

Date: 2/23/2014 11:29:00 AM

Congratulations, Francine for having your beautiful Sonnet featured this week. Your poem is filled with sadness...while you scatter ashes and flowers in that sea; your words express the loss of someone you loved so dearly. White flowers are a symbol of loyalty...so much sorrow you feel in remembering a lost love.Thank you for sharing it with us. Best wishes and hugs, Andrew.

Poet Destroyer A

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

Abdulhafeez Oyewole

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

Congrats Mistress on your win

Abdulhafeez Oyewole
Date: 4/15/2013 2:02:00 PM

Though.. it's a mourn tone.

Therese Bacha

Date: 4/14/2013 8:51:00 PM

Congratulation. A WOW well deserved. Terry xoxo

Hidden Sister

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

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

Joyce Johnson

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

Len Gasun

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

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

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

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

Tahera Mannan

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

Many many congrats for this wonderful win Francine

David Williams

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

Francine congrats on your win...David

Carrie Richards

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

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

Poet Destroyer A

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

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

Carol Eastman

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.