petals
shatter
one
day
daylily
a single day
an ephemeral beauty
a beautiful, ephemeral life
I am weary of death
his low whistle
in a minor key
has been heard too often at my door
I am ready to be relieved of his visits
I am so tired of tears
and the beautiful arrangements
of roses
and
all
the
beautiful
beautiful
lilies
an ephemeral beauty
a beautiful life
life
thecourseofourseasons 
Beautifully penned.
Kathlleen the sadness in this piece so tangible and the imagery of daylilies is such a strong metaphor.. They just bloomed here, and as with all bloom the joy is mixed with sadness on how brief it is.
Flowers…a great metaphor for the brevity of beautiful life…and how well you captured that here. Poigant, beautiful write 🙂 xo
Dear Kathleen, It surely seems loss is a part of the gift of a longer life. We had another passing in our family. Hope things are well there. I was thinking about how the daylilies are perennials, and now I read Claudia’s comment about the resurrection. Love and blessings, to an excellent poet and friend, Ellen
Striking and poignant.
The lilies are in bloom right now but their beauty is definitely fleeting. Anything in particular that brought on this poem?
Nancy
There is such sadness here–beautifully done though–hugs to you if this is a personal write–it feels like that to me
There is such beauty in the expression of this sadness, K…expressed with such depth. The sound is of mourning felt like waves, repeating and washing over…I’m sorry you have felt it so deeply to be able to express it so well. xo
A very poignant poem. k.
now i have an idea where you’ve been and it saddens me – beautiful poetry K
I can really feel the exhaustion, frustration and sadness, and yet still hold on to the beauty of life amidst the darkness… beautifully done!
I understand what you are saying…death can make one weary. I like ‘his low whistle in a minor key.’ Yes, that is the sound! And after a while all the beautiful arrangements just cause a person to remember who is not there to enjoy them.
Very lovely words … Poets have always been an inspiration…I am impressed ! Keep up the great work. xx
I like the metaphor of the daylilies – to live one day, knowing death is imminent is to value beauty and life like no other ~ Perhaps we should live each day as daylilies do ~
I really felt the weary heart in this poem, and it resonated deeply. Very well crafted.
Wonderful approach on a dark topic. The repitition works really well here, K.
I am weary of death
his low whistle
in a minor key
has been heard too often at my door
nice description…and i have def been tired of his visits as well…hard when they come back to back…
such a feeling verse – I love how those short lines really denote the tiredness
I’m hoping things are well? and that this isn’t in response to any recent event? Hugs, Kathleen!
there’s only a certain portion of death and grief one can endure… an emotional write and i love that you weave the lily symbol in…also a symbol for resurrection if i’m right..?
I know this was months ago – but wanted you to know how your words comforted me – thank you for your kindness and compassion – K