I sat on a bench beneath the willow tree,
A bit far from home, sadly I had to be.
My wife and I had a tiff, I was annoyed,
Downhearted I felt, all my calm was destroyed.
Dark clouds covered the sky as the sun was hid.
So I trudged towards my house, I went unbid.
Downhearted and so annoyed I still remained,
My heart had to solve for my virtue was stained.
On the lawn, I saw narcissus everywhere,
Quickly I cut a small bunch with utmost care.
Such lovely yellow flowers with fragrance sweet
I gave them to her, she made our life complete.
No idle discussions, she was to decide.
She gave me a cuddle, my joy I couldn't hide.
Placed 1
8 February 2023
Writing Challenge - D Words - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France
The ice-cold sun was hid
Behind a bank of clouds that came unbid,
Ugly freezing winds blew
Birds felt it all and flew
No place to rest, they knew.
The black cypress did their shelter forbid.
Beneath, lanes clearly showed
All tombs and snow covered the dead's abode.
Alas, their days were timed,
Their heavy hurdles climbed,
Their dirges were long chimed,
In heaven's eternity, they now rode.
Despite all I hunted,
The one tomb where peace and my love were granted.
I knew the number and lane,
Cold wind numbed not the pain,
Bereaved from my love was not a pleasant feeling
Especially when I heard the dirge bells pealing.
Saw her lovely photo,
Her sweet pale smile, and eyes were soft like a doe.
On the old tomb, I saw
A plaque, I stared in awe,
Her writing, without flaw:
That she loved me always, she had to show.
Placed 1
27 January 2023
Writing Challenge - B Word Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France
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