Flowers…

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Sue Vincent
 

There were always flowers.

Orchids pinned upon a mother’s breast,

All lace and diamonds.

Long black gloves

And painted lips,

As she left, laughing.

A child who watched

As the door closed.

There were flowers…

Yellow tulips,

Cellophane and ribbon

A girl who blushed

As the curtain fell

Upon the stage;

She cradled them,

A first bouquet.

There were flowers,

Roses and lilies

White, in hands and hair,

Their fragrance mingled

With frankincense,

A ghost of awe and wonder

Finding a home

In memory.

There were flowers…

Rainbow hued,

Everywhere.

Greeting a life newborn,

With love and welcome,

Lighting stark severity

As a babe cried.

There were flowers…

Daisy chains

Around his brow,

Crowning him with sunlight,

In laughter,

In simplicity,

In love.

There were flowers,

Three roses,

Red as life,

Placed in a cold hand,

One for each heart

Saying farewell.

Too long,

Too soon.

There are flowers,

Heather and bluebells

Painting horizons

Still unexplored.

Pathways of petals

Laugh at our feet,

Inviting.

In joy or sorrow,

When the tears fall,

There are always flowers.

About Sue Vincent

Sue Vincent was a Yorkshire born writer, esoteric teacher and a Director of The Silent Eye. She was immersed in the Mysteries all her life. Sue maintained a popular blog and is co-author of The Mystical Hexagram with Dr G.M.Vasey. Sue lived in Buckinghamshire, having been stranded there due to an accident with a blindfold, a pin and a map. She had a lasting love-affair with the landscape of Albion, the hidden country of the heart. Sue  passed into spirit at the end of March 2021.
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106 Responses to Flowers…

  2. buffalopound says:
    May 11, 2018 at 07:55

    Love this, Sue. Thanks.

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  4. jenanita01 says:
    May 11, 2018 at 08:57

    Simply beautiful, Sue…

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  6. Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. says:
    May 11, 2018 at 09:17

    Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
    More flowers this morning but this time combined with beautiful words from Sue Vincent.

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  7. boundlessblessingsblog says:
    May 11, 2018 at 10:08

    Awesome and marvelous poem all apt with the times, Sue and flowers all the way.

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  9. Anne Copeland says:
    May 11, 2018 at 16:51

    I love the symbolism of the flowers as they are truly present at so many points in our lives and for celebrating or comforting us at so many occasions that are crucial signposts in our journey. The flowers, as is true of human beings, seem to have so many different expressions or personas as it were, each one fitting for a different moment in time. It is part of the miracle of our world for certain.

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  10. willowdot21 says:
    May 11, 2018 at 17:59

    A beautiful poem Sue, a journey through life in the company of flowers💜💜💜

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  11. pensitivity101 says:
    May 11, 2018 at 18:56

    Reblogged this on pensitivity101 and commented:
    It will be 22 years ago on the 13th that I lost my Dad. It is just a few months since my Mum joined him. It will be her birthday on the 22nd.
    There were always flowers.
    Thank you Sue, this is beautiful and I hope you don’t mind me borrowing it.

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  12. pensitivity101 says:
    May 11, 2018 at 18:57

    I’ve reblogged this too Sue. It’s a beautiful poem.

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  13. House of Heart says:
    May 11, 2018 at 19:03

    This is beautiful Sue.

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  14. dgkaye says:
    May 11, 2018 at 19:40

    Love all the different symbolisms you covered in this beautiful poem Sue. A flower for all seasons. ❤

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  16. Tina Frisco says:
    May 11, 2018 at 21:32

    So touching, Sue. Beautiful and moving in its imagery ❤️

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  17. Bette A. Stevens says:
    May 11, 2018 at 22:07

    Beautiful, Sue… ❤ Sharing. xo

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  18. Joan says:
    May 12, 2018 at 00:03

    a poem as lovely as all the flowers it embraces…

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  19. Marilyn Armstrong says:
    May 12, 2018 at 00:33

    It is lovely. And maybe flowers will come to you for mother’s day 😀

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  20. Widdershins says:
    May 12, 2018 at 02:58

    May it always be so. 🙂

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  21. D. Wallace Peach says:
    May 12, 2018 at 03:13

    Wow, Sue. This is just stunning and so poignant. I love the way you wove flowers through seasons of life. All so evocative of the milestones. Beautiful.

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  22. Dale says:
    May 12, 2018 at 05:36

    Gorgeous, Sue. Flowers do play such a role in pretty much every event. Why just today I received a bouquet as a belated birthday gift.
    Happy Mother’s Day to you!

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  23. Jennie says:
    May 12, 2018 at 13:21

    This pulls at every heartstring. Lovely!

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  24. robbiesinspiration says:
    May 13, 2018 at 10:34

    This is very moving, Sue.

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  25. Shreya Punjabi says:
    June 5, 2018 at 14:05

    beautifully written, a pleasure to read ♥️💐💐💜🌷

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  26. Khaliinee says:
    June 18, 2018 at 20:09

    This was the sweetest poem I’ve read today

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    • Sue Vincent says:
      September 10, 2018 at 17:56

      Thank you, Diana. I know you have closed comments and why…so please do not feel you need to respond at all. I am honoured and deeply moved that you shared this poem at this moment. My love and thoughts go with you. xx

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  29. michnavs says:
    September 10, 2018 at 11:40

    Beautiful…it has this soothing effect on me.

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  30. House of Heart says:
    September 10, 2018 at 11:57

    As lovely a poem as I’ve read. So poignant so beautiful.

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  31. Molly Stevens - Shallow Reflections says:
    September 10, 2018 at 12:27

    Hopped over to read this from Diana’s blog. So beautiful, Sue. Made me cry.

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  32. Joanne Sisco says:
    September 10, 2018 at 13:07

    I am visiting via Diana from Myths of the Mirror and on this day when I seem to be wearing my heart on my sleeve, these words touched me deeply 💕

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  33. roughwighting says:
    September 10, 2018 at 13:31

    I missed this the first time you posted in May, but Diana sent me over. And I’m crying – lovely tears for how flowers follow us through the seasons of our life. Sad tears for Diana as she says goodbye to her mom, and as I continue to have a long goodbye with mine. Thank you, Sue, for your magnificent poem.

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  34. Jordan says:
    September 10, 2018 at 13:47

    Lovely, Sue! It is very touching and so true!
    Love,
    Jordis

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  35. Writing to Freedom says:
    September 10, 2018 at 15:13

    Beautiful and evocative poem Sue!

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  36. balroop2013 says:
    September 10, 2018 at 15:17

    Ah flowers! Always there to soothe and celebrate… I love how you have compressed each emotion into this poem Sue. Thanks for saying it SO well.

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  37. Resa says:
    September 10, 2018 at 18:25

    Saw this on Myths of the Mirror. It’s really beautiful, Sue!

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  38. Jennifer Kelland Perry says:
    September 10, 2018 at 21:04

    Gorgeous writing! Diana at Myths of the Mirror brought me here. 🙂

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  39. K. D. Dowdall says:
    September 11, 2018 at 01:46

    Sue, your writing is stunningly beautiful in prose, and it took by breath away. Thank you for sharing.

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  40. K. D. Dowdall says:
    September 11, 2018 at 01:48

    Reblogged this on K. D. Dowdall and commented:
    Sue Vincent has written a stunningly beautiful prose, that will take your breath away.

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  41. L. T. Garvin, Author says:
    September 11, 2018 at 02:56

    This is an exquisite poem and quite profound for those of us who are daughters of mothers that have left us.

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  43. robertawrites235681907 says:
    September 11, 2018 at 06:49

    I remember this beautiful poem, Sue, from when I read it before. It is outstanding.

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  45. Vashti Q says:
    September 11, 2018 at 16:09

    Oh my goodness. This is an amazing poem, Sue. I loved it. ❤ ❤ ❤

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  46. Dorinda Duclos says:
    September 12, 2018 at 05:30

    Sue, I have no words, this is simply so beautiful! Wow, just, Wow…

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  47. Robert Matthew Goldstein says:
    September 14, 2018 at 23:11

    It felt like a blessing to read this, Sue.

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  48. Julie Holmes, author says:
    September 17, 2018 at 02:47

    This is so beautiful, Sue!

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  49. patriciaruthsusan says:
    September 18, 2018 at 14:12

    Absolutely beautiful, Sue. —- Suzanne

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  50. OwnShadow says:
    December 1, 2018 at 15:15

    Accomplished and very moving.

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  51. Resa says:
    February 20, 2021 at 21:12

    This is one of the most beautiful poems I have ever read, Sue. Also, the presentation is rich and meaningful. Thank you!

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  52. Resa says:
    February 20, 2021 at 21:16

    Reblogged this on Graffiti Lux Art & More and commented:
    Recently, Sue Vincent encountered a new and difficult challenge: lung cancer. I post this incredibly beautiful poem, with its rich and meaningful presentation, in support of her. Thank you for being a sharing and prolific blogger, Sue. Thank you for being you! Sincerely – Resa ❤

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  53. fauquetmichel says:
    February 21, 2021 at 17:56

    Flowers inspire you beautifully as this beautiful poem shows it.

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