Jasmines Kiss

Lotus lips of lilac shade
planting pink fragrant kisses on my face
Kisses from auntie Jasmine in action today
Her love lives beyond the grave

Kisses from Jasmine in heaven yet here in spirit
Lime is her laughing kinfolk can you hear it?
She was a survivor of many things
Cancer abuse heart ache broken dreams

Now she’s earned her angel wings
She watches us close with teal time winding
What she was too was clairvoyant yet meek
Not at all a fuchsia fool nor of violet vanity

She told me once of a visitor in green
Who soothed her soul from beyond all dreams

Her kiss is a wish that I live life well
Take care of her plants be sure to tell
Her kids to dance to smell the smells
Make dreams true not just wish at a white well

Her kiss in the wind is delivered love
We can wrap in like a green glove
We can find still her yellow mellow ways
When the warmest wind blows across brown face.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Buehler Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 7:45 PM
Your tribute to your much loved aunt is so beautiful and touching, Karen. My deepest condolences on your loss.
Buehler Avatar
September 28, 2023 at 3:38 PM
How sad! I also had an aunt, whom I absolutely adored, who is now in heaven. Blessings and hugs
Jones Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 11:10 PM
Thanks Evelyn. She is my muse. Covid killed her just before there was a shot available. :0(
Situation Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 7:03 PM
I haven't write my dearly departed relatives yet. I guess now I could.
Jones Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 11:08 PM
For me it is healing to do so as I miss her desperately! When you are ready I feel confident you will. Hugs to you dear friend the uniquely called THE SITUATION.
Dietrich Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 1:38 PM
So sweet and touching. Sorry about your aunt.
Jones Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 1:48 PM
Thanks Andrea.
M  Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 12:48 PM
Beautiful touching poem Karen about your beloved Aunt Jasmine! Written straight from your loving heart! Debx
Jones Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 12:56 PM
Aw thanks Deb! I miss her a lot.
One Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 12:46 PM
Loving the alliteration in this one, this is a poem that flows so well.. the refrain gives it more depth and i really like the imagery you have created here.. I wonder who the visitor in green was?
Jones Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 12:55 PM
My aunt since childhood saw spirits. She also had an experience where she woke from heart surgery and could see unique colors around people that matched their soul. She recalled near death seeing a line of unknown ancestors who sent her back to life as it was not her time. Maybe it was an ancestor!
Frank Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 11:15 AM
A good tribute. Well written and we can feel the warmth of every word.
Jones Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 11:59 AM
Aw Mark if only you knew how warm she was. Always cooking delicious food smiling and smart too. She worked as a computer programmer! Thanks for reading.
Roper Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Heartfelt poem, Karen, a great tribute to Jasmine. Enjoyed reading.
Jones Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 11:58 AM
Appreciate that you did read Eve thanks.
Brotherton Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 9:36 AM
A lovely tribute to Aunt Jasmine.
Jones Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 11:57 AM
Jerry thanks for reading.
George Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 9:04 AM
Your aunt Jasmine, to me sounds as fragrant as a Jasmine flower. On angel wings she soared high into heaven, freed from all worldly tribulations. From heaven, she sends down blessings and kisses. A beautiful tribute.
Jones Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 11:56 AM
Thanks Valsa. She was a meek gentle spirited person who forgave easily. Miss her so much.
Buhagiar Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 5:38 AM
A great tribute to your aunt Jasmine. She faced life with courage. Her kiss will fly on the wind till it reaches you.
Jones Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 5:49 AM
Thanks Victor. I miss her desperately!
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