Last Wish

Across a flowered field, I gaze.
A daisy weeps through morning haze.
One lone petal departs her side -
a "love-me-not" is softly sighed.

Gazing away from love denied -
one more leaflet from thee is pried.
Another dream towards fate's romance;
a petal plucked lends second chance.

The daisy's hearth has met defeat.
Her children sob beneath her feet.
Deflowered by a lover's act -
one last petal remains in tact.

"Love-me-not or love me so true?"
I leave that answer up to you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Lamoureux Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 10:10 AM
Beautifully expressed.
Burch Avatar
July 22, 2012 at 7:34 PM
*tear*
Dietrich Avatar
February 15, 2010 at 1:49 PM
I'm sure I read this lovely one before. Congratulations on your win, John! LUv, Andrea
Brown Avatar
February 15, 2010 at 5:28 AM
Congratulations on your win in Laura's contest John. Love, Carol
Dufresne Avatar
February 13, 2010 at 1:50 PM
This is a really cool poem John. Love the wrap up in the last two stanzas Congrats. well deserved. Robert
Johnson Avatar
February 13, 2010 at 11:37 AM
lThis is a sweet poem deserving of win. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
February 13, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Congrats John on your winning poem in Laura's contest... an amazing Sonnet for your enjoyable victory in the spotlight now.. luv.. Linda-Marie "Sweetheart" of P.S.
Muzzey Avatar
February 13, 2010 at 9:13 AM
Congratulations on your win with a very nice sonnet. Caryl
Richards Avatar
February 13, 2010 at 8:29 AM
Another jewel in your lovely wealth of poetry. Congratulations on this winner, John! ~Love, Carrie
Fraser Avatar
February 13, 2010 at 7:58 AM
Many congratulations John, on your win in Larua's fine contest >> James
Devonshire Avatar
February 13, 2010 at 7:23 AM
Eloquent expression of longing, John. Hope you are feeling better now. Congratulations on your success in Laura's contest! Nice work. Love, Carolyn
Strand Avatar
January 18, 2009 at 11:51 PM
Thank you for supporting my contest John.Rgds Brian
N. Avatar
December 23, 2008 at 10:35 PM
Love sonnets and how you approached the doubt and hope of such a situation... Beautiful.. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.. D.
Christian Avatar
December 9, 2008 at 10:15 AM
aww so sweet, I used to do that with flower petles when I was a tenager, the he loves me he loves me not thing, this is a great write and thanks for your kind feed back and happy holidays to you too, God bless you from diane
Feist Avatar
November 19, 2008 at 12:34 PM
Lovely poem, John, and congrats for your place in the contest. Very simply and ellegantly written exposing your gentle heart and your open mind as they remain attached to your faith and hope. Wonderful! love, karen
Kawatra Avatar
September 13, 2008 at 7:51 PM
amazing poetry, beautiful words, wonderfull theme and amazing write!!! BRAVO!!! congrats on ur win Mehak
Bhopali Avatar
September 5, 2008 at 12:46 AM
This is a beautiful poem. Regards, Fatima.
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