Andrea Dietrich Poet Quatern

The White Carnation and Red Rose Bouquet

The white carnation and red rose bouquet -
How beautiful it was with its array
of baby’s breath – as beautiful as she -
our innocent sweet girl, a bride -to – be.

It was so perfect for the special day.
The white carnation and red rose bouquet
she'd picked out from a florist's magazine
would never by her eyes be freshly seen.

And though she’d thrilled to know the symbol of
her chosen flowers’ colors was pure love,
the white carnation and red rose bouqet
upon our daughter’s casket we now lay.

Before her wedding day, our daughter met
with tragedy, but we will not forget
the dream we all lost. Now is on display
the white carnation and red rose bouquet.

Oct. 7, 2017

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Hannah Borke October 24, 2017 at 5:03 PM Reading the comments below, I'm glad to find out this skilled poem is fiction.

Gregory Richard Barden October 13, 2017 at 11:18 PM Congratulations on your well-earned win in Julie's contest, Andrea - keep up the great writing! :-)

Vijay Pandit October 12, 2017 at 5:34 AM Returning with congrats Andrea on your first place win!

Kishan Sharma October 12, 2017 at 2:09 AM So beautiful Andrea and congratulations for win,

Constance La France October 11, 2017 at 7:27 PM Andrea, so beautifully penned, congratulations !

Eve Roper October 11, 2017 at 7:10 PM Congratulations on your win, Andrea!

Joseph May October 11, 2017 at 3:34 PM Congrats on your win Andrea

Sandra Haight October 11, 2017 at 2:36 PM So sad and dark, but such a beautifully written Quatern, Andrea. Congratulations on your First Place win. Hugs, Sandra

Beautiful Scars October 11, 2017 at 9:49 AM wow, so sad. Great poem lovely lady, congrats on top placement ;)

Jan Allison October 11, 2017 at 7:14 AM It is such a sad theme Andrea i wrote a poem on a similar type of theme a few years ago:-( congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Subimal Sinha-Roy October 11, 2017 at 6:00 AM Congratulations on your win,Andrea.

Joanna Daniel October 10, 2017 at 10:49 AM This one is a sad piece of fiction, Andrea, I'm glad it's just fiction for you:) well woven words:)

Joseph May October 8, 2017 at 7:37 PM A poignant write Andrea..

Matthew Anish October 8, 2017 at 5:58 PM What terrible thing happened to your daughter? Terrible things happen to good people all the time. On my baby brother's grave it reads "Flower Child Now Live Forever". My sister named her kid after him. I worked with him on a song. If you want to hear it go to Demon Demon Ghost Funk Orchestra. Peace & Love Matthew Anish Andrea Dietrich October 8, 2017 at 7:49 PM Like a lot of my poetry, my friend, this is a work of fiction!! But I am sure it has happened to somebody at some time or other.

Afolabi Muideen October 8, 2017 at 3:09 PM whomever appoint a blissful day and the day come to pass, should be thankful. I pray will not happen in anyway to anyone. It is a great calamity that joyous joy turned to sadness. what a heart wrenching write. Thanks for sharing.

Jean Murray October 8, 2017 at 2:00 PM For a second you had me there Andrea. Wonderful write for the contest.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 8, 2017 at 10:42 AM Heartbreaking pen! You turned my smile upside down, well penned :) my best to you for the contest xomo!

Vijay Pandit October 8, 2017 at 6:21 AM This is so sad Andrea--the poem does highlight how these beautiful flowers are used for both happy and sad--appreciate the contrast--and the tragedy you described does happen in life--best for a win!

Russell Sivey October 8, 2017 at 5:33 AM Very excellently done my friend, a very well written Quatern! I love this form, it is quite difficult to master but a lot of fun do once you get the knack of it! I surely enjoyed reading your sad poem of heartache in losing a bride to be! What a honorable piece to this person, I bet it is a true story! Great work!!

Kudzai Mhangwa October 8, 2017 at 5:30 AM How tragic! May her soul rest in peace. Nice poem

Eileen Manassian October 8, 2017 at 2:05 AM Oh Andrea....what was the inspiration for this piece? How did it come to you. So sad...one moment planning a wedding, the next others planning a funeral. Great write. Andrea Dietrich October 8, 2017 at 10:17 AM Just imagining this. I think it could very well happen to someone in this world. Andrea Dietrich October 8, 2017 at 10:17 AM Love your new avatar!!