Forget-Me-Nots

Posted on February 26, 2023 by purplepeninportland 
Written for:  The Sunday Muse #248

A night of fog.  He understands.
His mind never seems to clear
these days.  Sitting alone
on a bench, he studies 
the flowers he plans
to present to his wife,
gone ten years now.

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About purplepeninportland

I am a freelance poet, born and bred in Brooklyn, New York. I live with my husband, John, and two charming rescue dogs–Marion Miller and Murphy. We spent eight lovely years in Portland, OR, but are now back in New York. My goal is to create and share poetry with others who write, or simply enjoy reading poetry. I hope to touch a nerve in you, and feel your sparks as well.
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18 Responses to Forget-Me-Nots

  1. kaykuala says:
    February 26, 2023 at 2:14 am

    How sweet and how sad! Hank is often in a similar situation. Hank’s loving wife Shadah has been gone for six years now. The emptiness is always there! Thanks Sara!

    Hank

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  2. Sadje says:
    February 26, 2023 at 2:16 am

    Aww, so beautifully poignant Sara

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  3. Helen says:
    February 26, 2023 at 6:10 am

    A bittersweet story poem ~~~

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  4. Rall says:
    February 26, 2023 at 1:41 pm

    Sadness and loneliness of the elderly is ever present.

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  5. msjadeli says:
    February 26, 2023 at 11:14 pm

    My heart hurts for the two who have been parted by worlds. The suggestion he may be traveling to hers soon is very poignant.

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  6. poetisatinta says:
    February 27, 2023 at 12:02 am

    a bitter-sweet poem lovely ❤

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  7. Carrie V. H. says:
    February 27, 2023 at 2:45 am

    Sad yet beautiful my friend! You really dug into the image and pulled out the heart of it onto the page Sara!

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  8. Jim says:
    February 27, 2023 at 4:27 am

    Flowers on the tombs seem to be some consolation. I’ve not felt that way but haven’t lost a loved one by death as of yet. Close relatives and ex-wife, yes.
    We do put flowers on when we are in the vicinity, but hundreds of miles separate us now.
    ..

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