Violets in a Vase

Violets in a Vase

A Poem by Elaenor Aisling
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A man's remembrance of his wife.

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Violets in a vase
on the bare window sill
wilting their purple away 
He'd watched her pluck them
one by one from the grass
he remembered, last tuesday. 
Sheets on the line
blowing in the wind
growing soggy in the rain
He'd watched her hang them
corner by corner with pins
he remembered, how plain. 
Dog at the door
scratching at the screen
its stomach growling in hunger
He'd watched her feed him
bone by bone from the dish
he remembered, his blunder. 
Hand on the sheet
freezing by the minute
its fingers curled in rigor
He'd watched her lay it there
muscle by muscle in pain
he remembered, death's liquor. 

© 2012 Elaenor Aisling


Author's Note

Elaenor Aisling
Inspired by a picture I saw of dogtooth violets in a vase.

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Some ladies are veiled contemporary
while others speak their mind
Then other girls are known for pearls
But they all are lovable as girls
The one that is a mystery may go
down in history because we seek to know
what little thing drives her mind to
write the thing that makes us glow.
Well, it was what I thought , it was a
reaction to your mood. It was`nt sharp
and not a lark, so stop to reflect and think
----- John


Posted 12 Years Ago


Very good. I always find it strange how a simple thing can inspire a story (or a poem.)

Posted 12 Years Ago


Powerful. Great job. I become a part of his memory's perception. THis poem grows with multiple reads, as all poetry should. Deep and vivid. Good job.

Posted 12 Years Ago


oh my god, didnt expect that ending.. soo sad, part of life though yes.. enjoyed your style of writing, thanks for sharing it with us..

:)

Posted 12 Years Ago



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Added on May 20, 2012
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Elaenor Aisling
Elaenor Aisling

Limerick, Ireland....I wish.



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I am currently a student. I write mainly poetry, a few short stories here and there. I love to read and write. Favorite authors include, Victor Hugo, J.R.R. Tolkien, Tolstoy, Wilde, Alcott, C.S. Lewis.. more..

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