Notes About The Poem

A Mother Figure - Picture Prompt Poetry Contest

4/22/2026 Sponsor: Suzette Richards                                                                                

Pink Flower, Requiem for Death

Please take me home to where the pink flowers grow; brush my cheek and inspire mortal desires. Cast the dark away allow a light's afterglow to meld my spirit back, to life's eternal fire. Yes, please carry me home, to where the Pink Flowers grow.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Daniels Avatar
May 16, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Delicate, Beautiful and gentle. Perfectly captures the gentleness of a mother as she passes. Congrats on placement in Contest, Ken. Only having a chance to read this gem now. Blessings.
Dronsfield Avatar
May 16, 2026 at 10:01 AM
My thanks for your kindness and supportive comments! Blessings to you and yours!
Rodrigues Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 4:22 AM
So interesting! Congrats!
Dronsfield Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Thank you so much Kim!
Achara Avatar
April 22, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Lovely.
Dronsfield Avatar
April 22, 2026 at 7:39 PM
My thanks!
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace