"Sweet Pea"

Farewell to our darling Veronica

 

With affection, she I call “Sweet Pea”

The lady’s smile, I always see

When she waltzes by with sponge and mop

With a cheerful wave to all that lot

Who never see her scrubbing there...

To tidy kitchen, loo and stair,

Who never see her great technique

Let alone defer to speak.....

 

Sweet Pea we’ll miss your great finess

Your bright and cheery fix of mess,

Your happy way of making right

That which most refuse to sight,

May you find your life’s real gain

Dispelling old folk’s aches and pain.

May you have sweet days of bright

Without a cleaning mop in sight.

 

Love and a great big kiss of gratitude

For the wonderful sparkling world you have given us.

 

Love from us lot @ VPT

Reviews

[MiriamMB]

This is so bittersweet. I don't know this person but your poem makes me think of them as a person bursting with sunlight. Thanks for sharing this beautiful ode to a dear friend.

[Marie]

This is very nice. It has a note of sadness, yet gives the impression of being bright and happy.