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

[Jansy]

This is incredibly moving. The way you use the flowers, the self-seeding blooms, the tulips and daffodils. Creates such a tender, vivid picture of memory and love enduring beyond loss. Beth’s innocence and the way she connects with her father through these simple, beautiful gestures really stays with me. You’ve captured grief, remembrance, and hope all at once, and it reads like a quiet, compassionate embrace.

[Chris Shaw]

A beautiful review. Such warm and welcome words Jansy. Many thanks for stopping by. All the best. read moreA beautiful review. Such warm and welcome words Jansy. Many thanks for stopping by. All the best.

Chris

[RomaJ]

Chris, this is a beautifully tender poem. I love how you use the forget-me-not flowers as a symbol of memory, love, and connection, especially through Beth’s innocent and heartfelt gesture.

The imagery of the spring garden and the tiny blue blooms creates a gentle, vivid backdrop for a moment that is both bittersweet and full of love. My sympathies go out to Beth and to those who has experienced such a loss..it’s a quiet, touching reflection on remembrance and the ways we hold those we miss in our hearts.

[Chris Shaw]

An old poem Roma, out for a breath of air. Your thoughts are very much valued. Thank you for your continued support. Have a good Sunday.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris… my Father loved Shakespeare and helped me understand that when days are dark and dreary… it is just the Shadow of an Angels Wing watching over you. Your Poem is touching a Cherub Cloud on a Summers day. softly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, what a delightful review you have gifted me. Thank you for sharing your Father with me and what he taught you to understand. His love of Shakespeare was certainly beneficial for you. How creative with poetry you have turned out to be. I think he would be so proud of you. Have a beautiful weekend. Sending love across the waves on a very wet day.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris… your Light shines through.. you give everyone Hope and encouragement. softly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Have a bouquet Pat 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[W. Barrett Munn]

Having two daughters myself this one touched a chord with the thoughts of the little girl adamantly making her dad’s memory remember her.
Some things you don’t get over.

Winston

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Winston. It was very innocent and very touching. It had to be poemed. I appreciate you. read moreThank you Winston. It was very innocent and very touching. It had to be poemed. I appreciate you.

Chris

[NormaZ]

What a lovely poem! The splashes of color come alive, red yellow, blue, gold, sad but beautiful too.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Norma for your visit and encouraging review. Welcome to my page. All the best.
read moreThank you Norma for your visit and encouraging review. Welcome to my page. All the best.

Chris

[red93]

Beautiful thoughts, beautifully expressed Chris - how lovely ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tony. Always pleased to see you. Have a good weekend. All the best.

Chris

[red93]

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[Neville]

Absolutely priceless Chris .. tis oft such little things like this that are so HUGELY remembered .. Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Yes, little Beth’s comment was priceless and so deserved a poem worthy of it. Thanks Neville for calling on this older poem out for an airing.

Chris

[Ken Simm.]

So poignant and beautiful. Such writing.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ken for a lovely review. Pleased you enjoyed this one.

Chris

[Soren]

What a wonderfully wistful and innocent poem of memory and love. I loved the periodic rhymes and the meter of the poem Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased you enjoyed your visit Soren. Many thank yous.

Chris