Short Florists Poems

Palest shades on top
White lilacs above violets
Softens bouquet's look


[based on reading tips for the floral design called 
"A Sense of Colour" pg. 142-143 in "BUNCH UP!: 
A Step-by-step Guide for Budding Florists" 
by Irene Cuzzaniti]...

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Buds bloom from the ground, 
Fresh flow'rs come to life, 
Greenery spreads slow,
Daisies and roses,
Zing of young blossoms, 

Carnations peek,
Asters flourish, 
Busy florists 
Are on their toes,

Jade verdure 
Grabs the eye,
Fascinates,

Spring's here,
Makes me 

Leap.



04/03/19
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his final journey
in a huge black limousine
death comes to us all

the funeral cost
he won’t have to pay the bill ...
grieving relatives!!!!!!

I know the florists
make a 'killing' out of death
no wreathes when I'm gone!

I don’t want any
floral tributes when I die
give me flowers now!

I would much prefer
charitable donations
Hospice benefit!


10/18/18...

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Blossomed solitary, a flower unseen
Colors missed; hues ignored
Fragrances ne'er sniffed
Scattered into emptiness

By planters 'n florists 
Makers unmaking their creatures 
Leaving them derelict
Forlorn in a floral paradise

Alone inside a packed bouquet
Kindred flowers, strangers by design
Precious little to share 
Save for empty stares

© Alwi Shatry, All Rights Reserved.  February 24, 2020...

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