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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.

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Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 9/27/2023 7:45:00 PM

Your tribute to your much loved aunt is so beautiful and touching, Karen. My deepest condolences on your loss.

Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 9/28/2023 3:38:00 PM

How sad! I also had an aunt, whom I absolutely adored, who is now in heaven. Blessings and hugs

Karen Jones
Date: 9/27/2023 11:10:00 PM

Thanks Evelyn. She is my muse. Covid killed her just before there was a shot available. :0(

The Situation

Date: 9/27/2023 7:03:00 PM

I haven't write my dearly departed relatives yet. I guess now I could.

Karen Jones
Date: 9/27/2023 11:08:00 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.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/27/2023 1:38:00 PM

So sweet and touching. Sorry about your aunt.

Karen Jones
Date: 9/27/2023 1:48:00 PM

Thanks Andrea.

Deb M

Date: 9/27/2023 12:48:00 PM

Beautiful touching poem Karen about your beloved Aunt Jasmine! Written straight from your loving heart! Debx

Karen Jones
Date: 9/27/2023 12:56:00 PM

Aw thanks Deb! I miss her a lot.

Silent One

Date: 9/27/2023 12:46:00 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?

Karen Jones
Date: 9/27/2023 12:55:00 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!

Marcheleo Marcheleo

Date: 9/27/2023 11:15:00 AM

A good tribute. Well written and we can feel the warmth of every word.

Karen Jones
Date: 9/27/2023 11:59:00 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.

Eve Roper

Date: 9/27/2023 10:00:00 AM

Heartfelt poem, Karen, a great tribute to Jasmine. Enjoyed reading.

Karen Jones
Date: 9/27/2023 11:58:00 AM

Appreciate that you did read Eve thanks.

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 9/27/2023 9:36:00 AM

A lovely tribute to Aunt Jasmine.

Karen Jones
Date: 9/27/2023 11:57:00 AM

Jerry thanks for reading.

Valsa George

Date: 9/27/2023 9:04:00 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.

Karen Jones
Date: 9/27/2023 11:56:00 AM

Thanks Valsa. She was a meek gentle spirited person who forgave easily. Miss her so much.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/27/2023 5:38:00 AM

A great tribute to your aunt Jasmine. She faced life with courage. Her kiss will fly on the wind till it reaches you.

Karen Jones
Date: 9/27/2023 5:49:00 AM

Thanks Victor. I miss her desperately!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 9/27/2023 4:32:00 AM

a powerfully poignant poem, Karen. "Now she's earned her angel wings" brought a twinge of sadness to my heart. The last paragraph, however, tells lovingly the type of kiss...perfect. Enjoy your day, Sara

Karen Jones
Date: 9/27/2023 5:42:00 AM

Thanks Sara. My aunt survived cancer abuse diabetes and pancreatitis but Covid took her out. She was my muse for my poem Wanda Woman as her name was Jasmine Wanda Gail. Sorry it made u a little sad. Hugs have a great day