Friday, February 15, 2013

Valentine Clearance - A Poem


My mom died 8 years ago today after a long struggle with COPD and emphysema.  I wrote this poem shortly before she died.  It was later published in Whispered Words:  An Anthology of Poetry, Amanda Read, ed. (Dogma Publications: 2005),


Valentine Clearance

Beneath the dusty cellophane
faded ribbon and
wilted silk rose

Soft-centered chocolates
huddle
in their heart-shaped box

Awaiting their expiration dates.
Still sweet.



Miss you, Mom.

TTFN
LeAnn aka pasqueflower
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6 comments:

  1. Wow. You're published? That's awesome. Gorgeous words for such a memory.

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  2. Being published would be so cool! You have some great words though:)

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  3. Lovely poem. Thoughtful. I hope your writing helped ease your pain.

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  4. I like your poem!! I'm sorry to hear about your mother.

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  5. What a beautiful poem, and how amazing to have it published! What a wonderful way to remember your mother.
    Valerie
    Everyday Inspired

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