Graveside Poem by Martin O'Neill

Graveside

Rating: 5.0


I would have brought flowers
But it seemed wrong, somehow
To cut down one beauty
In memory of another
I bring instead, a seed
And water, in my eye.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Patti Masterman 17 February 2012

Wow, I am a puddle now, like the wicked witch who got water thrown on her, and she melted (but not cause she was made of sugar and spice and all that's nice) . This is so original and perfect. Thanks for this, made my day.

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Gone Away 04 October 2010

I like the idea in this, a fitting memorial.

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Paul Brookes 14 December 2012

Great poem says much more than the great tracks of other poets in such a compact space Well written.: O) Paul

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Smoky Hoss 16 October 2012

What a simply beautiful piece of poetry.

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Shadow Girl 15 April 2012

Says so much in a few words....well written...deep thoughts. -SG

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Rishi Kaashyap 26 March 2012

Wow! Your words are so striking :) ihave never read a shorter poem so touchy... Sir i welcome you to some of my poems to hear your valuable feedbacks

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Ruth Walters 07 March 2012

So true, we cut the flowers at full bloom, at the hieght of their beauty, most often forgetting we are slaying the thing we cherish

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Martin O'Neill

Martin O'Neill

Solihull, Birmingham, England
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