Your scent lingers in the cool winter air
Visions of you tame its harsh landscape
You will ever live, Oh Roses of October
you who bloomed amidst autumn’s chill
until the very last when its frosty breath
shriveled your petals and made them fall
to the ground made fertile
by gifts you received and you’ve given.
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Two sorority sisters, both at the prime of their lives, succumbed to cancer recently. To them, and to all who have lived, loved, and given their all, – a little remembrance.
Powerful imagery. A great tribute.
A beautiful tribute for two beautiful souls
A very touching tribute, Imelda. Sorry for your loss of these two friends.
Thanks, Sylvia. 🙂
Lovely tribute.
Lovely tribute. Sorry for your loss and I hope everything’s okay. What a lovely poem.
Thanks, Mabel. How are you? .
Not too bad, Imelda. Busy with work and life is going great. I hope you are well 🙂
Nice to hear that. 🙂 I am mostly well when not battling hormones, middle age blues, and such. 🙂
Oh, so lovely! 💖💖💖
Thanks, Trini. 🙂
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Beautiful poem. Beautiful picture.
Thank you, Mr. Ostertag. 🙂
Beautiful flowers and words of remembrance. What a blessing to be touched by their lives.
Very beautiful verses -love your poetry.
what a lovely tribute, Imelda. so sorry about your loss. 😦
Thanks. LolaWi. 🙂
A lovely tribute. Sorry for your loss, Imelda. Poetry is always a great comfort.
Thanks, Brenda. 🙂
Sorry to hear of two sorority sisters passing, too young. Wishes for dear memories to warm your heart and ease the pain. Beautiful tribute. ♡