Forget Me Not
He walked along, with a vague sense of the dark and holy
Round golden houses, begging for a crust of bread
O but to breathe, the breath of his life before
When it was he, that tasted life so sweetly
When it was he, that truly believed in God
And that each fragrant flower, that did drink the dew
Knew the light, and for the better it grew..
But today, his wife and child lay dead
Today, the plants did suck in the earth
Today, the light did no longer, reach his head
Or heal his soul, for today, he wanders the street alone
Cloaked in tattered rags, and muttering to himself
"I am weary of this Godless hell, I am so weary."
For him, no fateful hope lay ahead...
When suddenly, there in front of him, a single, blue, Forget-Me-Not
The flower his Love had so adored, had covered their gardens floor
His eyes, bloodshot red, grew wide with tears white hot
As he recalled words, that she'd once said
"These flowers will grow, when all else lay dead!"
He bent slowly, as tears fell like rain upon his hand
And as he grasped the flower's stem, Mother Nature spoke to him...
What is this life if, full of despair
We can find, what cannot be forgotten
Simply standing there
Waiting for us freely, as if to declare
Nature's reminder, that God
Is everywhere...
Tony Taylor
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i am fond of for-get-me -nots nicely written poetry very deep linda
Thanx LINDA!!...... did you know that Forget me nots will grow even during a drought?!....... yep!....... part of my inspiration.......thanx for this my friend........hugs-n-smiles.......T xo. ?
Hi Tony A beautiful poem I felt very emotional when reading
the story ,so sad but nature has a way of reminding us what beauty
there is in this world that god gave us. The forget me not is for
me a flower of remembrance too so i could relate on that level
A stunning piece of poetry so well written as always
Love n hugs Debs xo
Yay!!.....Thanx DEBS!!...... did you know that "Forget Me Nots" can still grow during a drought?!...... yep, it was part of the inspiration for the narrative...... as always......I love your comments and your support sweetheart!!...... LOVE to you and yours!!........ smiles......T xo. ?
oh wow Tony this is utterly captivating! so beautiful!
THANX DARKLY!!........I have no idea where this came from.......just popped out!!......appreciate your amazing support girlfriend!!......hugs-n-smiles........T xo ?
Beautiful poem telling a heartfelt story nature telling him God was still with him x
Hey WENDY!!......you hit the nail on the head sweet poetess!!.......thanx for taking time with this one!!.......LOVE and ROCKETS!!.......T xo ?
Hey Tony...indeed God is everywhere even in little insignificant things.....I love nature...a reminder that a supreme being is in control...lovely write...High five!!..?
ROSE...GIRLFRIEND!!......what's been happenin' in that crazy schedule you've got?.......thanx so much for taking time with this one sister girl!!........LOVE and ROCKETS!!.......T xo ?
Exceptional. Writing of an intensity and understanding which none should forget. Always an element of truth mixed with magic in your poetry which defies rational appraisal but must be seen through the eyes of one prepared to suspend reality and boundaries of normality.
Take care. :)
Hug.
I Love You SIR WATERS!!.....incredible surge of happiness you've given me with this unbelievably insightful comment......Thank You Brother Poet!!........smiles......T xo ?
:) Best wishes to you my friend.
Beautiful poem Tony with a deep story to understand the relevance of God in the day of materialism we need to work on the things that truly matter; great words to heed from Tony T!!
luv &
Rocket salad ? Jai:)
JAI MASTERS ~Thanx my man!!....... can always count on you for the hard line brother...... you're the coolest bro!!!......... peace..........Love ya man!!........ LOVE and ROCKETS!!......T xo. ?
I got you to thinking about things huh!? LOL....................Great write Tony! You really are a very talented writer. This poem touches on the anguish that one places....seemingly, always on God when we lose a loved one. Nicely done sir! I love the way it echoes back to his roots of knowing God cares.....still. Thanks for stepping outside the normal box on this one! Sometimes the adventure is well worth it! Hope you have a great upcoming weekend! Paula
YES PAULA!!... you DO have me thinking!!...... you've made an impression........I appreciate ALL that you write in its continuity...... and the comments you leave are filled with light of the Love of God's intent....... humorously serious...... and lovingly positive......so glad you found COSMO!!........it's a better place with you here.......thanx for this!!....... high fives!!......T xo. ?
My Dear Brother Poet Tony,
As usual, your "flowering" rhetoric captures my heart and stirs my soul. Here we see the man who has lost everything, no longer caring, meandering, as a mendicant. The tattered shreds of his torn soul enshrouding him. He looks back to the Heavens, and begs the God he feels has abandoned him, to take his weary body. Then, all at once, a beautiful blue Forget Me Not beckons him. The flower of his eternal loves heart. He bends, sobbing, and gently entwines his fingers around it's stem. Then, God's Messenger, Mother Nature, whispers words in his ear, that "He" is everywhere, and to forget Him not, for He is his path to becoming whole again.
Peace, Love and Rockets,
xox Larry
This poem is beautiful and so filled with emotion. I felt what the husband felt as I read every word. How he went from having everything he could've wanted then to have nothing. And even when he thought all was lost he finds the forget-me-not and remembers everything he's forgotten. That god will always be there. It's something that so unfortunately happens to many people. You truly have a gift with words, this touched my heart in many ways.
xxxLily
Wow!!!....thanx LILY!!... I'm so happy you found some truth in my intent...... and as always.......thanx so much for all your wonderful support!........ LOVE AND ROCKETS!!........T xo. ??✳✴?☀