Today at dVerse Poets Pub, Grace has given us the word “green” for the Quadrille word prompt “. What a lovely word for the blending of late spring and early summer. Poems must use the prompt word (title doesn’t count) in a poem of exactly 44 words – no more, no less. I am writing this poem in memory of my friend Peggie Duggan who died a year ago May 15. Her memory is ever green among those of us who were gifted by her light.
Tender Green
when love was green
and tenderly grew through the still
frozen ground of winter –
when green memories bloomed
in early spring frost –
I reach back to draw them near again
but they dissolve in my weeping hands
and return to sleep in frozen earth
grass shoots Public Domain Image
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May 16, 2016 @ 15:00:39
What a wonderful metaphor for that sorrow… The last two lines makes my throat constrict…
May 16, 2016 @ 15:25:20
What a beautiful memorial for you friend. She must have been very very special to you and to many.
May 16, 2016 @ 15:46:36
Poignant and tender metaphor for the loss of someone so precious to you;
May 16, 2016 @ 16:03:07
Quite touching. So much emotion in so few words.
May 16, 2016 @ 16:05:23
Oh this made me ache, it really did. You wrote such a beautiful piece.
May 16, 2016 @ 17:23:13
Indeed a moving testament to the sadness of a friend’s death ~ That weeping hands imagery is very powerful Toni ~
May 16, 2016 @ 17:39:52
I really admire those last two lines. They are a beautiful way to end.
May 16, 2016 @ 18:15:53
Very beautiful and very sad. Love the weeping hands.
May 16, 2016 @ 19:17:28
Just beautiful, Toni. I am so sorry for the world’s loss.
May 16, 2016 @ 19:32:05
A touching tribute and such a beautiful gesture to write a poem in honour of your dear friend.
May your memories of her bloom forever.
May 16, 2016 @ 22:38:55
A beautiful way to honor a friend.
May 17, 2016 @ 01:11:37
So sad and loving…
May 17, 2016 @ 01:47:32
You show the rawness of grief beautifully
May 17, 2016 @ 07:42:35
I agree with them. This is very raw and heartfelt, Toni. Beautifully penned!
May 17, 2016 @ 07:59:44
Toni, this is exquisitely sad.
May 17, 2016 @ 08:47:11
Oh that is so beautiful, Toni.
May 17, 2016 @ 10:23:55
Oh, this is beautiful! What an original take … “when love was green.” I love that.
This is my favorite part:
“I reach back to draw them near again
but they dissolve in my weeping hands”
May 17, 2016 @ 11:27:27
This is such a tender and poignant tribute.
May 23, 2016 @ 14:36:27
Thank you!
May 17, 2016 @ 13:17:21
The greens of spring are special. I like how you added it up with new love
May 23, 2016 @ 14:36:03
Thank you.
May 17, 2016 @ 21:19:33
I reach back to draw them near again
but they dissolve in my weeping hands
One can’t help but remember those who were kind and sincere. One can often be emotional about it. Wonderful tribute Toni!
Hank
May 23, 2016 @ 14:35:44
Thank you. We miss her terribly. She was kind and sincere and loyal.
May 18, 2016 @ 03:49:00
Heartfelt!
May 19, 2016 @ 08:35:14
This makes me think of unrequited love.
May 23, 2016 @ 14:32:46
In a way, it is. the friend died and this represents the grief her group of friends felt at her loss.