The Spring Bouquet

Poet's Notes

(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like L Milton Hankins.

[On the occasion of the death of my Aunt Lida Allport Coleman, my mother's youngest sister, last week. Aunt Lida was 102 years old when she passed on to her eternal reward.]

The florist arrived smiling at my door And handed me a beautiful spring bouquet Prettier than I had ever seen before The florist arrived smiling at my door. Flowers helped my composure to restore For a few minutes the sadness went away The florist arrived smiling at my door And handed me a beautiful spring bouquet. Written May 25, 2021

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Judy Ball

Date: 5/25/2021 6:14:00 PM

WoW! 102 yrs. young.My mom always said she wanted to live to be 101 and I really thought she was going to make it but she died at 92yrs. A fine write my friend. God Bless, JB

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/25/2021 7:04:00 PM

Thanks, JB. Aunt Lida was quite remarkable. She worked until she was into her nineties, then informed everyone she would not work on Saturdays anymore. A couple of years ago, she said she wouldn't work nights anymore. She owned a funeral home.

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/25/2021 2:00:00 PM

WoW! L. Milton, You dear aunt lived a long and full life. My condolences to you and your family- Alexis Soupmail

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/25/2021 2:24:00 PM

Thanks, Alexis. Thanks also for the heads-up on Soup Mail. I just tried to live three years longer! chuckle!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/25/2021 1:00:00 PM

I am glad this happened. "Flowers helped my composure to restore" Flowers can be so uplifting!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/25/2021 2:25:00 PM

Thanks so much, Caren. Yes, they can!

Terry Flood

Date: 5/25/2021 11:35:00 AM

Smashing words. When a recent (current?) contest asked for triolet I thought, I can’t hack that. Well (seemingly not for a contest) you did hack it. Sympathies for the loss of your aunt, Milt, Terry

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/25/2021 2:26:00 PM

Thanks so much, Terry. Actually, they are rather easy. Give it a try. I'd love to see your results!

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/25/2021 10:13:00 AM

My sympathies Milton, I'm sorry for your loss. This is a decent recognition for your Aunt Lida Allport Coleman. Blessings and embraces

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/25/2021 11:16:00 AM

Thanks so much for your condolences, Lasaad. Aunt Lida had been in my life for as long as I can remember. She lived a very full life, indeed.