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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


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Date: 10/24/2017 5:03:00 PM
Reading the comments below, I'm glad to find out this skilled poem is fiction.
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Date: 10/13/2017 11:18:00 PM
Congratulations on your well-earned win in Julie's contest, Andrea - keep up the great writing! :-)
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Date: 10/12/2017 5:34:00 AM
Returning with congrats Andrea on your first place win!
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Date: 10/12/2017 2:09:00 AM
So beautiful Andrea and congratulations for win,
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Date: 10/11/2017 7:27:00 PM
Andrea, so beautifully penned, congratulations !
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Date: 10/11/2017 7:10:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Andrea!
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Date: 10/11/2017 3:34:00 PM
Congrats on your win Andrea
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Date: 10/11/2017 2:36:00 PM
So sad and dark, but such a beautifully written Quatern, Andrea. Congratulations on your First Place win. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 10/11/2017 9:49:00 AM
wow, so sad. Great poem lovely lady, congrats on top placement ;)
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Date: 10/11/2017 7:14:00 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
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Date: 10/11/2017 6:00:00 AM
Congratulations on your win,Andrea.
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Date: 10/10/2017 10:49:00 AM
This one is a sad piece of fiction, Andrea, I'm glad it's just fiction for you:) well woven words:)
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Date: 10/8/2017 7:37:00 PM
A poignant write Andrea..
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Date: 10/8/2017 5:58:00 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
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 10/8/2017 7:49:00 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.
Date: 10/8/2017 3:09:00 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.
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Date: 10/8/2017 2:00:00 PM
For a second you had me there Andrea. Wonderful write for the contest.
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Date: 10/8/2017 10:42:00 AM
Heartbreaking pen! You turned my smile upside down, well penned :) my best to you for the contest xomo!
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Date: 10/8/2017 6:21:00 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!
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Date: 10/8/2017 5:33:00 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!!
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Date: 10/8/2017 5:30:00 AM
How tragic! May her soul rest in peace. Nice poem
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Date: 10/8/2017 2:05:00 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.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 10/8/2017 10:17:00 AM
Just imagining this. I think it could very well happen to someone in this world.
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Date: 10/8/2017 10:17:00 AM
Love your new avatar!!
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