Forever in My Heart

~ heartprint ~

Art ~ Carolina Gogalniceanu

 

 

Today

        I brought you flowers

a dozen carnations in red, white and blue

 

I would have picked them from mama’s garden

but it seems her flowers have refused to acknowledge springtime

this year

 

No this year

I bought them from a woman with grey hair

and bright pink lipstick,

           who blessed me

as she stroked the big yellow tabby

catching a nap in the shade of her folding chair

 

I wanted poppies…

in remembrance of the little red paper ones

you handed out in front of the grocery store on Veterans Day

 

You always looked so handsome in your dress uniform

proudly displaying your medals

        So tall…so strong…so brave…a hero

                         My hero…

 

Today

I brought you flowers…

           carnations

but in my heart…they are poppies

 

I love you Dad

Happy Father’s Day

 

Reviews

[David Scott]

There are so many hidden little gems in this write. The loss of a mother, the pride in a military man you know as your father, and the faith and loving devotion of a daughter all shine bright upon the colors of tribute you penned here Julie. A gift of poetry I am sure your father will cherish more than anything you could have bought for him.
I like how this ties in with your red poppy poem as well btw...

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind and generous comment. Have a lovely evening my friend! :) Julie

[Vidya Bacchus]

Aww truly lovely and descriptive lines Jules.Your love for your father shines through my friend :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you my sweet friend :) Julie

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are welcome :)

[ASHIDASH]

U have depicted your own heart. I can see right through your heart and can feel what a great man your father is.

[adreamer]

Once again you show your very deep feelings for your Dad, in this very beautifully written poem, I know how much you really miss him.

[MsJewel]

I do miss him alot Larry, but I do have all those lovely memories. Thanks for stopping by. :) Julie

[Ayushi]

Wow...You took my heart away with this one..
So glad to read :)

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment :) Julie

[Aayushi]

This is a beautiful and heart touching poem. This poem is a perfect display of the love and pride that you have for your father.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for taking the time to read and leave a lovely comment. I appreciate it very much :) Julie

[Aayushi]

You are welcome. :)

[Trace]

This is beautiful and very touching

And he knows, sweetie. ..... love is eternal.

Trace.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Trace. You know how much I miss him - he was far from perfect, but the perfect father for me. :) Julie

[Trace]

Kids always see the best of their dads and forgive the rest.
I wish I had have known my dad.

[MsJewel]

Me too sweetie...

[willweb]

This poem was beautiful and touching Julie. A grand tribute of love to your father. I enjoyed reading this today.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[s y e]

Holy moly, the tears are just pouring out. This is the most beautiful, heartfelt Fathers Day poem, I have ever read. You touched my heart.. very moving.

Big hugs.

[MsJewel]

You are very sweet. Thank you :) Julie

[Daydreamer]

May he Rest In Peace❤
Very heartfelt conveyance,Miss Julie 😍

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

That is just so moving… I really almost shed a tear reading this poem… brilliantly moving.

Let me add that you are a fantastic storyteller.

[MsJewel]

You are very kind..not really a story..just a poem about taking flowers to my dad today. He was an amazing man. Thank you for supporting my little scribbles. I appreciate you :) Julie

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Well I know that but you told it like a storyteller should,very descriptive… that is not a scribble, it is a work of art.

[MsJewel]

Thank you :)