In Lieu of Flowers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDs9dUjQz58 Here is a link to my you tube channel where I read my poetry.

Orchids wilt and rot
in time.
Roses have thorns that
prick to bleed.
Seeds bring life that
ultimately dies.
In lieu of flowers
give me your
eyes full of
heat and desire.
Surrender your heart of
passion, but most of all,
water me with your
love so that I can grow.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Kelly Scheppers]

"In lieu of flowers give me your eyes full of heat and desire..."
There's something about the intoxication of flowers, given for no occasion, that simply melt the heart of me. My husband would often give them, but since his vision has become impaired, they have ceased altogether. I would never allow myself to reveal to him how very much they are missed. Thank you for a most sweet delivery, Thomas!

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, Kelly. I appreciate it.

[Poetic Beauty]

Water me with your love so I can grow. Love this line. With love all things grow and flourish.

Such a tender and sweet poem with many truths that are woven it it.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

[Poetic Beauty]

You are welcome

[Pete]

can't ask for better than that. and i started out thinking it was candy. nicely crafted.

[Thomas W Case]

Thanks, Pete. I appreciate it.

[Marie]

The flower of love is the prettiest and most beautiful flower every grown and only our loved partner can water it sufficiently to encourage new growth. A very sweet, warm tender poem straight from the beautiful garden of your heart. A poem to be treasured. Thank you for sharing, Thomas. Lovely work!

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you so much, Marie. I appreciate you.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

really nice piece....
and last two lines are a clincher...
Flowers do wilt...as we hope love will not.

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[tumi]

such a lovely writing
to be honest all lines were glorious
this is my favorite

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

[red93]

Interestingly worked Thomas - how you follow the imagery to its natural conclusion. Excellent✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[John the Baptist]

Good point here. Love can be in lieu of anything.

[Thomas W Case]

Thanks, John. I appreciate the read and comment.

[Arundass TP]

Beautiful poem. Loved it. Truly meaningful

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[Stella Armour]

we all need a bit of tender,loving care to thrive .....

[Thomas W Case]

Yes, we do. Thanks, Stella.