The Flowers

Lying on the gravestones are the flowers

And the letters on the stones look the same.

The dates set low on those stony surfaces

And the largest letters spell the person's name.

As I look across the grounds, I see flowers,

I know that there are graves below them, there,

But all I see is this sea of bouquet color.

I have no words; all I do is stand and stare.

I lay my flowers on the grave to the side of me

And I offer up a heartfelt, simple, prayer.

Then I talk to the one that lies asunder,

As if they stand beside me, while I'm there.

"Goodbye," is the first word from my lips,

"I'll miss you, your smile, and your laughter.

Wait for me, if it is possible to do so,

We'll walk together, down that road to ever-after."

JEF --- 12-13-2015

Reviews

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

There is a holiness akin to a cathedral on a plot of dirt where one's family or loved one is buried. A comfort and peacefulness resides there. And when we visit it's like taking a piece of the love they gave us in life back home. I enjoyed this poem very much JE.

[JE Falcon]

Well said, Carlos, and I do agree. --- I'm happy that you like this memory.

[William Michael Reeves]

Cemeteries are so beautiful, horrifying, lonely and loving. Is there really any other place that can elicit so much emotion? Your poem brings all those thoughts to mind and so much more.

[JE Falcon]

Thank you, William, & best wishes to you. --- Sorry it took so long to respond, been busy with family stuff.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Just beautiful! Your words are as soft as the quiet of a graveyard, as beautiful as the flowers that dress the name.

[JE Falcon]

Much thanks.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

My dad did this when my mom passed...
It tore me to pieces...they were married 70 years.
But even in death I feel she stood beside him.
a moving write.
j.

[JE Falcon]

With some, this kind of meeting is a private thing, with others, it is what they must do. --- Thanks for the offering.

[willweb]

Very deep and heartfelt. This is a picture I could see and feel. Nicely done.

[JE Falcon]

Thanks much.