He Tended Her Garden

Her spirit lived in the garden's bright blooms. Tended with a solemn vow that he'd kept. Their scent reminded him of her perfumes. While planting, his sad heart mournfully wept. Tended with a solemn vow that he'd kept, Although years had passed since her tragic death. He hoed and weeded, Autumn leaves were swept, fulfilling his promise to his wife, Beth. Although years had passed since her tragic death, he still carried fresh flowers to her grave in bouquets with lilies and baby's breath. Sorrow engulfed him like a crashing wave. He still carried fresh flowers to her grave Their scent reminded him of her perfumes Sorrow engulfed him like a crashing wave Her spirit lived in the garden's bright blooms. June 6th, 2021 ~ Photo #5 Pantoum Rhyme Poetry Contest Sponsored by Eve Roper