Flowers For Mama
“In lieu of flowers, make donation
To your favorite charity”.
This was written very plainly
In death notice for our mother.
We knew that she dearly loved them
And her passion was her garden.
She shared flowers with her loved ones,
With her neighbors and her friends.
I was glad to see the chapel filled
With bright blossoms in profusion.
It was if spring had come early
On this day in January.
Mama, will you please forgive us
That we didn’t mind your wishes?
We remember you surrounded by
The beauty of your garden.
We couldn’t bear to bury you
Without your beloved flowers.
“For the poor is always with us”,
But our mama's gone away.
By:Joyce Johnson 1/26/2011 6th place
For Francine Roberts' contest "Flowers"
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