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

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Julie... a lovely tribute to your
Father for Fathers Day.
Carnations for Poppies is sweet.
truly... Pat

[MsJewel]

Thank you Pat. It is wonderful to see you here. What a special treat. I miss you and your gorgeous poetry. Take care my dear friend :) Julie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Julie... You are a sweetheart.
You are like Cupid as you throw a dart
which can give us the courage to
continue our love of poetry. I think
you for this. truly your friend... Pat

[Saddam]

A true tribute to your father. Great poetry, dear poet. Happy father day...

[MsJewel]

Thank you my sweet friend. :) Julie

[Saddam]

You are most welcome dear....

[wordman]

A beautiful tribute to your father he would be proud

[MsJewel]

Thank you Ron. Happy Father's Day my friend :) Julie

[wordman]

thank you,i had some wild turkey and coke

[Sami Khalil]

As your dad will stay forever in your heart, you will stay the same in your reader's. A wonderful tribute...:)..............

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words Sami :) Julie

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure...:)....................

[Troy Henson]

Aw such a moving tribute with such beautiful imagery.

Regards
Troy

[MsJewel]

Thank you Troy :)Julie