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
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