Mournful Harp

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As I lie amongst wildflowers
beneath the butterfly weeds,
you pondered, through my mind
as you often do,

delicately fragile
essence bursting free
eccentric, dazzling colours
deteriorating, slight physique ~

weakening petals withered
mournful harps serenade,
sensing your soul has departed
in sorrow, I feel your peace

as I lie amongst wildflowers,
beneath the butterfly weeds
you pondered through my heart
as you often do


A tribute to Emmalene Benson, forever beautiful. RIP

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Ken Rone

Date: 7/5/2023 6:27:00 PM

Mmmm. Mind to heart. A wonderfully structured piece. Best - Ken

Sam Scott
Date: 9/13/2023 1:12:00 AM

It is a powerful thing, and a huge privilege to read at a loved one's funeral. I did when my mum passed. A strange parting gift of love. This is beautiful.

Jo Chamberlain
Date: 7/6/2023 1:39:00 AM

Thank you. This was written for my best friend that passed away last December. I wrote it before she died, when I knew she wasn't going to get better. I read it at her funeral. It's incredibly special and came straight from the heart. One of those special poems that just flowed and wrote itself.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/19/2023 9:41:00 PM

Wonderful poem, Joanna, congratulations:)

Jo Chamberlain
Date: 6/19/2023 11:02:00 PM

Thank you. I wrote this poem as a tribute to my best friend she died a few weeks before her 41st birthday. It came straight from the heart. I'm happy with how it turned out.