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

[JessyJacob]

Dear Fab, I know you have blocked me how will write to you, I can’t reply back even wherever there is chat review, but I feel you are wanting to fight with me in a sense of teaching me, I do miss your teachings why don’t you unblock me as you are not that angry 😠 but do care about everyone like son like father, yea its reverse I little later come to know about. There is much lessons to be learned and imbibed. I want to have a knowledge share in a discussion not In argument where it leads to nowhere like with him.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Jessy, know that I have not blocked you. I hope you liked my poem. You didn’t say. It was about my granddaughter. Have a lovely day.

Chris

[JessyJacob]

It was to Fabian F. Not you Chris, you can’t block me I know.

[JessyJacob]

Sorry, it was to Franklin.

[Chris Shaw]

He may not see it on my page :)

[JessyJacob]

I don’t know how to reach him, is it through a call he will definitely tease but direct to door he will say I am not here, but direct inside home he will say your time is running you need to take care few other things priority wise where to see him and talk to him?? I miss and I am not scared but do oblige his block and will wait when he feels now I am not overtaking his son.

[FGFRANKLIN]

My youngest daughter and I have a tradition that we pinkie promise "forever" to each other every night at bedtime. No matter what our love will endure. I need to call my eldest about now. She should be getting my grandchildren into bed soon. I enjoyed the read.

[Chris Shaw]

My granddaughter has grown up without a Father. Luckily for her, her Grandad stepped in to give her all the love a child needs. She is very much loved by both of us. Pleased to hear how much you value your daughters. Thanks for the visit Fabian.

Chris

[MomzillaNC]

So achingly sad and touching -- beautiful.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your visit.

[MomzillaNC]

You're welcome

[Sami Khalil]

"there's one self-seeding I adore,
that brings in spring its powder blue
to fill the spaces inbetween
red tulips and gold daffodils."

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sami

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome Chris.

[Sami Khalil]

"so when she left them lovingly
beneath the branches of a tree
with innocence she paused to say
'my Daddy does remember me'."

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sámi

[Sami Khalil]

:)))))))))))))

[Sami Khalil]

This is so precious as the little girl's sad story with her dad and your loving care of her and his memory. It is very touching when it involves death.
Poet and story teller...Wow!

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Sami for your thoughtful review on an older poem out for an airing. I appreciate you.

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure. You are welcome 😊..

[Susan 🦋]

I just love those little blue flowers! Your poem is lovely and the image of the little girl finding those Forget Me Nots and her father’s resting place is heartwarming. “ Daddy does remember me.” ☺️

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Susan for your visit and kind comments. Have a good Monday.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Beautiful Chris
Love this one
I don’t garden
I hose will that count ?

[Chris Shaw]

Ha! I hose too. The garden paths and patio. Thank you kindly Julie.

[willweb]

Such a heart touching tale of a beautiful flower placing a beautiful flower where her dad was laid to rest. Such an amazing little poem that really tears at the readers feelings and emotions. Wonderfully crafted Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much will. An older poem out for an by airing. So pleased you stopped by.

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Chris,

You have truly set to pen of page a most touching a beautiful piece of memorable Poetry ...

Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn de Graham

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Marvin for your very generous review. All the best .