Under The Magnolia Tree

I buried an angel on top of the hill

Under the magnolia tree

Her wings are long since silent

But she still means the world to me

The magnolia's flowers cover her grave

Decorated in majestic white

She said the scent was Heaven's perfume

And their smell was pure delight

I was married to this angel for forty-one years

Before Heaven called her away

I knew she had to leave this world

Even though I begged her to stay

I know that my loss is Heaven's gain

I guess they were one angel short

I know they wouldn't have taken her away

Unless it was their last resort

Sometimes when I start missing her

I can't wait 'til the magnolias bloom

We can sit and talk for hours 

While smelling their sweet perfume

She said, "This is as close to Heaven

as anyone could ever be"

So I buried her on that hillside

Underneath the magnolia tree

Reviews

[Patricia B. Hepler]

Very poignant. You have demonstrated the love of a couple, the loss of a wife, and the honor of a husband.

'...Sometimes when I start missing her
I can't wait 'til the magnolias bloom
We can sit and talk for hours
While smelling their sweet perfume


She said, "This is as close to Heaven
as anyone could ever be"
So I buried her on that hillside
Underneath the magnolia tree'


You are astute and wise, and possibly a witness to extreme sadness...
Excellent write.
~pat

[Michael G.]

Beautifully written, my friend.