A Colorful Soul

Even death can be beautiful

The reddest rose and whitest lily,

Are bound in a bouquet,

Beside the daisies and baby's breath,

Upon a lid, they lay.

They hide away the pain and grief,

That cuts the heart so deep,

The flowers celebrate a happy life,

While family mourn and weep.

Nothing can mask the death of love,

But the violets help ease the pain,

'Cause the beauty of nature mimics his soul,

A vessel is all that remains.

Do not cry in this sad time,

Though your heart is hurt and torn,

Just be at peace in knowing that,

In nature, he is reborn.

Author's Note

This idea came to me while attending several funerals in the last few weeks. I imagined the flowers placed atop the coffins were, in a way, the rebirth of the beautiful soul that was lost.

Reviews

[emipoemi]

Too amazing for words! Lyrical, musical, solemn, and profound! Brilliant! Well done!

[B-poet]

Wonderful poem. It resonates the end of suffering and pain of this life as we pass on to the afterlife. Very poignant and well written. If you have the time I would love for you to read some of my poetry. I got at least 50 and growing. Great poem again. :)

[Katie Lynn]

Thank you :) I promise that I will read some of yours and review them as soon as I have the time.

[David Scott]

You write with a kindness that is pure light. Thank you! Your words will comfort many. :-)

[Katie Lynn]

Thank you, I really appreciate your review. :) Just those words mean more to me than you could imagine.

[Patient Poet (Yos)]

Last stanza is so beautiful mature and optimistic

Great Poem xx

[Katie Lynn]

Thank you

[Sami Khalil]

Nothing can mask the death of love...
Well penned.

[intuitivesoul]

Sorry... Stanza not sonnet. To many things going on at one time.

[intuitivesoul]

Thanks for allowing me to be the first to read this! :) its very beautiful and touching. You captured the emotions you wanted with ease. Keep up the good work but work on creative sonnet forms. It will set you out from every other writer.