In the Flower Garden

In the Flower Garden

 

The soft scent danced in the breeze--

a scent which ushered in memories.

It’s been a long time

since she’s come to this place to unwind.

She used to come here often,

but time and work flew in.

She remembers the days

when they walked through the flowers.

It held a certain power.

Or was it him?

He had brought her here on a whim,

he’d had a surprise for her, he’d said.

Blindfolded she was led,

once removed, her eyes feasted

on flowers of every color.

She was in wonder.

The beauty so complete she could barely speak.

Though over time, this was their favorite place to be;

they would have amazing talks

along their flower laden walks.

He was her love, and she was his,

though it was him she missed.

No matter how she wanted him to stay,

life had the final say.

She wonders what her life would have been like

if he could have been by her side.

Now, she comes here when the world becomes too much,

to visit his memory, to somehow touch.

Her heart will always harken

to the memories in the flower garden.

 

Melinda McQueen Rodgers

April 29, 2021

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful and beautiful poem shared dear Melinda.
"Now, she comes here when the world becomes too much,
to visit his memory, to somehow touch.
Her heart will always harken
to the memories in the flower garden."
I loved the above lines. We need places of good memories to gather our minds. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Melinda McQueen]

Thank you for reading. I appreciate you.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Melinda.

[Kerra]

This is just so touching, really nicely written. What an image you have given to me. Love this write

[Melinda McQueen]

Thanks for your visit. I appreciate you.

[Tina]

Thats sad, reminds me of a poem I wrote years ago. Makes me think of my mom and dad out in the back yard tending her flowers they'd sit together. They are alive but my dad had a stroke and he's wheelchair bound right now and she's so busy caring for him. Any way , loved your poem

[Melinda McQueen]

I'm glad my poem touched you. Just think, you will always have memories of your parents in the garden. Thanks for your visit. I appreciate you.2

[Ballpark Frank]

This is well done. And how appropriate for this spring time. I love being outside! The weather here and the long winter makes summer time so special.

[Melinda McQueen]

I love being outside.Thanks for your visit. I appreciate you.