Forget me not

Beth:s Dad died when she was 10months old.

Of all the flora I have grown,
there's one self-seeding I adore,
that brings in spring its powder blue
to fill the spaces inbetween
red tulips and gold daffodils.

Their tiny yellow centred heads,
create a splash in garden beds.
So loved by Beth when she was six,
she picked a posy for her Dad
to take to his last resting place.

Forget him not is what she said,
and who was I to disagree,
so when she left them lovingly
beneath the branches of a tree
with innocence she paused to say
'my Daddy does remember me'.

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

Wow, amazing how she can remember her dad that young, but even if she didn't get to really interact with him, she must have been told what a great dad he was...and she will have memories of him forever... a poignant poem with lots of color and warmth....
Warmly, B

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Betty. She has no memories of him but in her innocence she hoped he remembered her. Always appreciate your visits. Have a lovely weekend.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome Chris, you as well!
Warmly, B

[Dave]

Chris- this is so sweet and endearing. You know I have two daughters and this struck my heart strings in such a tender way. It is so beautifully done.

Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave. Beth is my granddaughter who lives with us. This is a snapshot moment of something you never forget. Thank you so much for your thoughtful response.

Chris

[john l smith]

flowers have such magic
Even this small flower can convey such a meaningful message
Nicely written

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Dave for your visit. Flowers are indeed magic.

Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Sharon for your visit. Much appreciated. Happy Easter to you and yours.

Chris

[Miss Sharon]

This is so beautifully written and it touched me deeply! Thank you. ~Sharon

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Sharon for your lovely review. Happy Easter to you and yours.

Chris

[Robert Trakofler]

all lovely.. you rhyme and flow like few others and the sentiment in this one is wonderful lovely lovely lovely what a heart you have Chris thank you for sharing this one and Happy Easter :)

[Chris Shaw]

Happy Easter Grandad Bunny. Have a lovely day and thank you for visiting me on this Easter Sunday. Warm wishes from a beautiful morning here.

Chris

[HB Rita]

True beauty of nature connecting the growing and living lives with hope, love and purity. Brilliant piece of writing Christine.

[Chris Shaw]

I am so pleased you enjoyed this little poem. Many thanks for your kind review and your visits to my posts. I appreciate them very much.

Chris

[HB Rita]

You welcome dear

[Weeping willow]

Such a lovely written poem. Flows very well into the heart ;-]

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your lovely review Weeping Willow. Happy Easter..


Chris

[Markus Anthony]

i am in awe with how you conveyed in writing, her faith and hope with a dose of adorable innocence. It is amazing how little yet significant situations like this can create a beautiful masterpiece. I love it. God bless!

[Chris Shaw]

Your review is most gratefully received Markus Anthony. I am pleased you understood the sentiment in this poem. Many thanks.

Chris

[DIVYA]

How deep is the faith of this child...so unfettered and innocent, almost godly of nature. She creates profound beauty in the face of such an abject loss. Wonderfully written Chris 💕

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear DIVYA. A snapshot in time, yet one that I felt needed to be recorded for her to reflect on in years to come.

Chris

[DIVYA]

It was a pleasure dear Chris 💕

[R.E. Ray]

This is the true beauty of nature, embracing what grows and lives as hope and love, and brilliantly conveyed in your poem.

[Chris Shaw]

A warm hello R E Ray and welcome to my page. I truly appreciate your visit and your kind review. All good wishes

Chris