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
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
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a
Premium Membership.
