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Flowers At My Funeral

I don’t want flowers at my funeral I should add this too my will What use are they to me when I am dead I’d prefer them now if I were ill I love their sheer beauty This no one can disguise The scent of a bunch of freesias Brings tears to my eyes My favourite flowers are carnations I’ve loved them since I was a kid Red, yellow, orange, shades These colours I love but not on my grave So when I’m gone and the mourning is over I’m to be scattered where the four winds blow Bradda Head is my chosen resting place It’s a place I’ve often loved to go Jan Allison 3rd April 2014

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Rellik Anne

Date: 3/12/2015 1:41:00 AM

Wow such a beautiful poem

Jan Allison
Date: 3/12/2015 5:24:00 AM

Thanks so much Anne:-) Hugs Jan xx

Darren Watson

Date: 4/7/2014 10:36:00 AM

Dahlia and roses are my favourites but like you , I don't want them at my funeral , Scatter me anywhere near Whitby and I'm going to rest very peacefully.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/7/2014 11:02:00 AM

Such a terrible waste of money - its for show rather than for the person who is now no longer able to enjoy them - money to cancer charity for me makes far more sense. Hugs Jan x

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/5/2014 1:06:00 AM

yes, scattered over a lovely place to me seems much nicer than flowers on a grave too. I really like this one, sweetie.

Jan Allison
Date: 4/5/2014 3:17:00 AM

Thanks for the lovely comments Andrea. Jan xxx

Richard Palmer

Date: 4/4/2014 12:42:00 PM

nice write Jan

Jan Allison
Date: 4/4/2014 12:47:00 PM

thanks Richard. Hug Jan xx

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 4/3/2014 9:37:00 AM

I couldn't agree more..I see your reply below about re-flowering orchids..I have been babying one and its almost ready to flower again..after months..Im so excited about it. Really enjoyed your poem. BG Have to look up Bradda Head....

Jan Allison
Date: 4/3/2014 9:46:00 AM

Its a spot over looking the sea it has a folly called Milners tower on it - it was built in memory of a locksmith and is in the shape of a keyhole and key. oh am total orchidaholic i have to stop myself buying more get such pleasure of rescuing ones in distress the shops no longer can sell at full price and nursing them back to life. hugs Jan xxxx

Jack Ellison

Date: 4/3/2014 8:03:00 AM

Sending you a dozen cyber carnations... enjoy dear sis! Now that's ENOUGH talking about death and coffins and funerals YA HEAR!!! Loving hugs, crother Jack XOX

Jan Allison
Date: 4/3/2014 8:14:00 AM

Hi Jack Thanks for the Carnations I will treasure them! Promise I'll get back to my light hearted poems to make you giggle. Hugs Jan xx

Russell Sivey

Date: 4/3/2014 6:23:00 AM

This is a fabulous write, and I agree, I want the flowers now, not after I'm gone! I love the scent of many flowers, but my favorite flowers are orchids, irises, and my all time favorite...the white rose (any roses)! I know that sounds so typical, everybody loves roses, but I just love them so much! I really enjoyed reading this delightful poem this morning! What a lovely piece, Great Work!!

Jan Allison
Date: 4/3/2014 8:14:00 AM

My feeling is if they can't buy me them when I'm alive they are no use to me when I am dead! Ohh lovely to meet another orchidaholic - I've got 18 - love the challenge of getting them to re-flower got 9 reflowering at the moment - simple pleasure but oh I love it. Do ave a look at my poem -'my guilty secret.' Poem. Hugs Jan xxxx