Comment from fastdigits

Excellent

Beautiful memories portrayed in a dance of words that warmly float down the page pirouetting from the first date, the first child, the endless days of two people in love; a love that even sweet parting can never be torn asunder.
Well done

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 04-Dec-2017

Hi there;
Your review simply flowed down the page --- thank you for your great words,

~patty~

Comment from frierajac

Excellent

I like your poem and the sentiment and presentation although I have a different experience of Poincettia having live on a Poinsettia Ave around where they grew to nearly tree size in the back garden.

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 04-Dec-2017

Thank you for reading and reviewing this poem for my friends.

~patty~

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Oh Patty, a very lovely poem written for friends. The ending took me by surprise - so sad. But it does not detract from the beauty of the poem, dominated throughout by poincettias telling a story that covers many years. Very well told and I enjoyed the read. Lovely piece Patty. Warm regards Dorothy xx

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 04-Dec-2017

Hi, Dorothy,
Thank you for reading and reviewing this poem for my friends.

~patty~

Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)

Excellent

Today, I'm ordering a roomful of poinsettias for the church,
I want your coffin to be surrounded by the beauty of your favorite flower
I want you to know how much I love you in this; our last hour.'
What a touching poem. I love poinsettias they look so regal and festive. well done on an amazing write love Meia xx

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 04-Dec-2017

Hi, Meia;
Thank you for reading and reviewing this poem for my friends.

~patty~

Comment from Allezw2

Excellent

Only one who has lost a spouse can appreciate the emptiness. A funeral, a memorial, each holiday alone, the anniversaries as they pass, only reinforce that sense. It will diminish over time, though that absence will always be there. Pity those so lost that they never appreciate the reality their partner surely wished for them.

Live long and write well,

Fantasist

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2017

Hi there;
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing this poem about the love between a husband and wife, and the grief that comes when one of them passes,

~patty~

reply by Allezw2 on 04-Dec-2017

You're quite welcome.

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

Oh wow what a way to think and a great idea. Very well stated and a very nice tribute to one that was so close to you for you to know what would bring a smile.

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2017

Hi there;
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing this poem about the love between a husband and wife, and the grief that comes when one of them passes,

~patty~

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

What a lovely tribute to a dear friend, Patty. I very much enjoy how you've brought your poem around full circle from youth to death and a recognition of love and friendship throughout that time.

I'm sure your friends appreciate your effort greatly.

Gloria

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2017

Hi, Gloria;
This was a write truly inspired from above. I sent it to the husband last night and he would like me to read it at the funeral tomorrow. I don't think I will be able to get through it,

~patty~

Comment from RGstar

Excellent

Patty, this seems to be written through the eyes of a male. Or? I say this because of the mention of somebody born, and date.
I really like that the whole thing is built around the poinsettias.

Lyrically beautiful. A little bit of rhythm lost near the end, but I thought the whole thing beautiful.
Bravo.

My best wishes.
RG

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2017

Hi, RG;
Yes, it is from the viewpoint of the husband about his wife. I so appreciate your time to read and review,

~patty~

Comment from Thomas Bowling

Excellent

This starts out so sweet and ends so tragically. The man truly loved his wife and went out of his way to make her smile. Now, she smiles from Heaven. I have a friend who for Christmas one year, bought his wife 100 poinsettias.

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2017

Hi there;
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing this poem about the love between a husband and wife, and the grief that comes when one of them passes,

~patty~

Comment from victor 66

Excellent

Your poem was a delight. I can't tell you how many Christmases have passed that I've seen poinsettias and thought of my Mother. No, she wasn't perfect but even after forty plus years she's been dead, seeing a poinsettia brings a warm feeling to me. My Mother loved them too. Thank you for helping me think of her once again.

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2017

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2017

Hi there;
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing this poem about the love between a husband and wife, and the grief that comes when one of them passes,

~patty~

reply by victor 66 on 03-Dec-2017

You are most welcome, Patty.