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Rose Buds To Remember

Yellow rose buds she requested for her senior prom Talked about how they would match a satin dress Did not know where the roses would come from And, as a young girl of ten, it was anyone’s guess. Red rose buds she requested be in her bridal bouquet To be carried next to her heart brimming with love In her wedding pictures always a reminder of the day She took her vows before her father up above. Pink rose buds she requested be in the maternity ward Where she delivered the first of her four daughters Pink roses would surely strike the perfect chord For a waiting room full of anxiously awaiting fathers. White rose buds she requested be placed on her casket A bouquet with Baby’s Breath and Asparagus Fern Then carried to a nursing home in a wicker basket Expressing to final friendships her lasting concern. Yellow, red, pink, white rose buds—her life story told In the most important times of her incredible life Their soft fragrances to her were like finest gold I know because, yes, she was my exceptional wife. FIFTH PLACE WINNER Submitted to "Rose Poetry Contest" Sponsored by Robert James Liguori November 15, 2021 THIRD PLACE WINNER Written May 29, 2021 For the "Workshop - Inviting the Muse" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Jack Webster

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/17/2021 6:40:00 PM

Beautiful! Love how she was thoughtful enough to express her love to those in the nursing home. I volunteered in one before the pandemic and think fondly of those lives where we bonded. Congratulations!

Karen Jones

Date: 11/17/2021 4:45:00 PM

Thoughtfully penned with all the reasons for roses. Enjoyed the stories and congrats on your win.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 11/17/2021 1:20:00 PM

Milt, this is beyond special - the breath of creativity whispered in every line and every example of each rose and its place in your wife's life. This is a fav for me. Thank you for this beautiful tribute to your wife and her extraordinary life. Blessings!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/17/2021 9:09:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on this new win. Love this wonderful story/write. Have blessed day..........

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/21/2021 8:04:00 AM

Whoa!! I really liked this emotive one. My mother always loved roses and at one home she had some. She took really good care of them and they bloomed profusely. Congrats on your winner. Way to go. Sara

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/21/2021 8:13:00 AM

Thank you so much, Sara, for your warm and thoughtful comment on my poem.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/11/2021 8:27:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. What an amazing tribute story/write. This needs to be framed with the different roses. Enjoy your win with blessings.........

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/11/2021 9:55:00 AM

Thank you so much, Paula, for your sweet note.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/11/2021 5:46:00 AM

'her life story told In the most important times of her incredible life' Beautifully written. Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/11/2021 7:58:00 AM

Thanks so much, Chris. I really appreciated your kind comment.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/2/2021 3:22:00 AM

A gorgeous tribute to a life, in the way of roses; so wonderfully penned!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/2/2021 8:32:00 AM

Thank you so much, Caren. It was a long-pondered write.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 5/30/2021 11:45:00 AM

Such a wonderful tribute to your dear wife. Wonderful memories to recall. Good Luck in the contest.

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 6/3/2021 5:40:00 PM

Hi Milton…you asked where I have been…I have been doing an online art course learning about water reactive inks…..Love playing with all the different effects you can achieve. See my samples here. http://suzpaperdaze.blogspot.com/

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/30/2021 12:43:00 PM

Thanks so much, Suz. I really appreciated your read and your comment. Where have you been? I have missed you.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/30/2021 10:09:00 AM

This my friend is an astounding poem. The color of roses have their meaning and you described them perfectly. A life story full of imagery and meaning.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/30/2021 10:57:00 AM

Thank you so much, Victor, for your encouraging words. I really appreciated them.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/29/2021 9:24:00 PM

She does sound exceptional, you told a part of her story in colors so meaningful, it sounds like you still miss her and love her.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/29/2021 9:36:00 PM

Very much, Michelle. Thanks for your thoughtfulness.

Judy Ball

Date: 5/29/2021 9:11:00 PM

This is so beautiful Milton. A lovely tribute to someone you loved vey much. Very touching. God Bless, JB

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/29/2021 9:37:00 PM

Thank you, Judy. Yes, I loved her very, very much, and I miss her every day.