Sandra Haight | + Follow Poet |
Imagism | + Fav Poem | Comment | Email | Print |

The White Rose

"Here she rests- my beautiful white rose-
                    on her white bed of satin- in repose."
                                 _by Poet

I picked a pure white rose from the bouquet
beside her coffin that September morn.
Its velvet petals, soft and smooth, portrayed
the silkiness that her dear face retained
asleep at peace for all eternity.

Its petals, flared in full array, framed by
the vibrant, verdant leaves surrounding them;
all bonded by a straight and sturdy stem
which I held up with numb and trembling hands-
to press against my broken, aching heart.

Oh, dear white rose, your lovely purity-
so mirrored that pure love- Mom shared with me.

Please Login to post a comment

Susan Ashley Date: 3/6/2025 9:42:00 AM Dear Sandra, it was delight to return with my congratulations for your success in Sara's contest with this moving and beautiful tribute to your mom. Lovely to reread this poetic gem. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/9/2025 5:38:00 PM Thank you so much, Susan, for stopping by and commenting on this poem again with your uplifting comments. I appreciate it so much! Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich Date: 12/11/2022 7:47:00 PM So lovely this is in tribute to your mom. Wonderful poetry, Sandra and congrats Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/9/2025 5:39:00 PM Thank you very much, Andrea! Hugs, Sandra

Mark Massey Date: 12/9/2022 6:35:00 AM Sandra, what beautiful imagery in memory of your mother. This poem is not only a wonderful tribute but the perfect metaphor. Well done...and congrats Login to Reply Mark Massey Date: 12/9/2022 6:39:00 AM BTW - my wife and I were in NY the first week of November. My son once lived in Kingston and his wife and him have since moved to Franklin, near Oneonta, I though about you while we were out your way.

Susan Ashley Date: 12/8/2022 2:10:00 PM Dear Sandra, your soft yet vivid imagery expresses such a tender love and loss. A poignant beauty, an emotional tribute to your Mom. Congratulations for your lovely win in Mark’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply

Lin Lane Date: 12/8/2022 11:23:00 AM Lovely lines that personify the beauty and purity of a white rose. Congratulations on running Mile 21, Sandra. Login to Reply

Mark Toney Date: 12/7/2022 11:33:00 AM Sandra, your imagism poem is a beautiful, poetic tribute to your mom. Thank you for sharing it with us. Congratulations on your win on Mile 21 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on because Mile 22 has already started. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 12/7/2022 1:33:00 PM Thank you so much for your uplifting comments, and for my nice placement in the Mile 21 Contest, Mark. I so much enjoy participating in this Marathon! Sandra ;)

Sara Kendrick Date: 5/10/2021 2:16:00 PM Enjoyed reading your winning work. It is very descriptive and expressive. Congrats on being on the winners' list. Sara Login to Reply

Constance La France Date: 3/16/2021 9:09:00 AM Sandra, congratulation on your win in my Imagism Challenge on the theme of a flower or flowers with this emotional and beautifully penned poem, I love it, your words touched my heart and I also love your chosen image and your quote, well done _Constance Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/19/2021 5:00:00 PM Constance, thank you very much for the great contest, my nice placement, and for your uplifting comments. Much appreciated! Sandra

Marilene Evans Date: 3/16/2021 8:38:00 AM Such a beautiful, heartfelt poem. Congratulations. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/19/2021 5:07:00 PM Thanks so much, Marilene, for stopping by with your nice comment and congratulations. Much appreciated. Sandra

Eve Roper Date: 3/15/2021 10:52:00 PM Sandra, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve Login to Reply

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 3/14/2021 3:31:00 PM I think there is no flower more appropriate for a funeral than a white rose. They are symbolic of the love within the hearts of lost loved ones. Beautifully written! Congratulations on your top win. Hugs, Carolyn Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/19/2021 5:06:00 PM Thank you for stopping by with your lovely words and congratulations, Carolyn. My mom passed away too young at 55, and I still miss her even though it was 50 years ago. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison Date: 3/14/2021 2:47:00 PM such a beautiful poem which gave me a huge lump in my throat, Many congrats on your win Sandra:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/19/2021 5:03:00 PM Thanks so much, Jan, for your lovely comments and congrats. My mom was only 55 when she passed- 50 years ago- and I still miss her. Hugs, Sandra

L Milton Hankins Date: 3/12/2021 11:37:00 AM Oh my, what a lovely poem, Sandra. I think you've landed in the top spot with this one. This is what my idea of imagist writing is. Outstanding work. Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/19/2021 5:08:00 PM Thank you, Milt, for your visit and uplifting comments. I appreciate it so much. Sandra

Kim Rodrigues Date: 3/12/2021 10:27:00 AM You’ve chosen your flower well! Login to Reply Sandra Haight Date: 3/19/2021 5:08:00 PM Thank you, Kim! Hugs, Sandra