Lee Ramage Poet Rhyme

Unspoken Thoughts

Bought some Gerber daisies from a roadside stand,
Sign said “four dollars, just leave the money in can”
I chose several bunches of brightly coloured blooms,
Drove home quickly as without water, wilting looms.

I took the flowers to my Hospice where I volunteer,
Wanting only to make things better, trying to be sincere,
While many take for granted the beauty of the petal,
On the Dining tables, the bunches in vases settle,

These dying people were so grateful for such a small token,
This may be their last spring flowers, these thoughts unspoken.



Written July 17, 2011
For “Any Poesy contest” 
Contest placement: 5th

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Honestly J.T. July 25, 2011 at 9:37 PM i really like this poem. it is very truthful Lee Ramage July 25, 2011 at 11:29 PM thank you for your comments, greatly appreciated. Lee

Jeffrey Singer July 20, 2011 at 6:58 PM This is, truthfully, very beautiful, as is the volunteer work you do. I just learned today my Sister's best friend has Lymphoma. I appreciate the comment you made on my first ever completed poem. Your last line above is so true--so much in life best go "unspoken". Have a good day, Lee. Jeffrey Singer Lee Ramage July 20, 2011 at 7:35 PM thank you Jeffrey for you very kind comments. I am so sorry to hear about your sister's best friend. There is hope for those with Lymphoma and keep me updated how her friend is doing. My volunteer work gives more to me than I do to them. Thank you again. Lee

Elaine George July 19, 2011 at 4:34 PM Lee, this is beautiful. Congratulations on another sensational win. I remember that day so well. They - at the Hospice are so fortunate to have you - you truly are an earth-bound angel. Elaine Lee Ramage July 19, 2011 at 6:07 PM Saying those things brings me to tears. Thank you for those kind words but you know I am doing very little. Only hope the small bit I do helps, as your readings have helped. Take care lee

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 19, 2011 at 11:53 AM Congrats Lee on another exciting win with this delightful dynamic poetry luv.. enjoy... Lee Ramage July 19, 2011 at 12:15 PM Thank you so much, just lucky lately. Much appreciated. lee

Robert A. Dufresne July 19, 2011 at 8:56 AM Whew! Awesome Lee. That's what it's all about...blessings all around. congratulations on this poem thought, action and win Lee Ramage July 19, 2011 at 12:16 PM Thank you so much for your kind words. What I do requires so little of me and it seems to make a difference. Appreciate your comments. Lee

Ralph Taylor July 19, 2011 at 7:02 AM Congrats on your win, Lee. Beautiful piece. Nice going. Ralph Lee Ramage July 19, 2011 at 12:17 PM Thanks so much Ralph, appreciate you taking the time to comment. Lee

Carol Sunshine Brown July 19, 2011 at 5:48 AM Congratulations Lee on your win in Brian Strand's "Poesy"contest. Love, Carol Lee Ramage July 19, 2011 at 12:18 PM Thanks Carol, always appreciate the time you take to comment, I've been lucky lately. Lee

Elaine George July 18, 2011 at 10:38 PM Congratulaltions girlfriend. Well Done!!! I knew this would be in the winners circle. Thank you for the wonderful evening and the delicous dinner. See you soon. Elaine Lee Ramage July 19, 2011 at 12:18 PM So enjoyed our visit. Thanks for your kind comments, I think I am very lucky to win. Lee

Dr.Ram Mehta July 18, 2011 at 5:59 PM Lovely write and good luck in the contestm Lee Lee Ramage July 19, 2011 at 12:19 PM Thank you so much for your kind comments. Lee

Andrea Dietrich July 18, 2011 at 7:10 AM This is sweet and beautiful little poem, Lee. Do you enjoy the volunteer work? I went a few times as a project with my students to a place like this and we felt very out of place there. i think if i had a relative already there. Or maybe it just takes time to get to know all the older folks. Hospice may be a bit different from old folks home. How nice of you to go there! Lee Ramage July 18, 2011 at 9:55 AM Hi Andrea, I love my Hospice work, being a retired nurse. Everyone young and old is dying there but it is very upbeat and positive. I am doing what I loved in nursing, just not getting paid. Our motto is "We love them 'til death". My time is spent doing something worthwhile and ask so little. thank you for asking. Lee

Caryl Muzzey July 18, 2011 at 6:58 AM You have penned a lovely write Lee, welcome to PoetrySoup. I enjoyed the read. Best wishes to you in the contest~ Caryl Lee Ramage July 18, 2011 at 9:53 AM Thank you so much Caryl, I have enjoyed your poems too. Take care Lee

Carol Sunshine Brown July 18, 2011 at 5:30 AM What a blessing we have in PoetrySoup. A place to come to write and read and make new friends along the ink trail. I am wishing you a day full of inspiration. I enjoyed reading your poetry today and hope to read many more written by you in the future Lee. Love, Carol Lee Ramage July 18, 2011 at 9:52 AM Thank you again for your kind comments. I greatly appreciate the time you take to make them. Do you have any constructive criticism that would improve my work? Lee Lee Ramage July 18, 2011 at 9:52 AM Thank you again for your kind comments. I greatly appreciate the time you take to make them. Do you have any constructive criticism that would improve my work? Lee