April 23, 2022

etiquette when death comes to call

By Kat Myrman 
etiquette when death comes to call

never send
cut flowers 
to the grieving
eventually
they wilt
wither
and die
a dismal reminder
of their beloved
departed

it’s a cruel 
thing to do
don’t you see

but if you must send 
something green
a lovely potted plant 
filled with buds
on the cusp
of blooming
or a tree
one that’s 
hearty and strong
a tribute
a celebration of life
a reminder
that life goes on

~kat

Na/GloPoWriMo2022 Day 23 Prompt: write a poem in the style of Kay Ryan, whose poems tend to be short and snappy – with a lot of rhyme and soundplay. They also have a deceptive simplicity about them, like proverbs or aphorisms.

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