today, when the crocuses open

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Susan L Daniels

today, when the crocuses open
so yellow, so birthdayish
and so late

that I have both together this once
and in May
is remarkable

I will thread them with forget me nots
and smile for the sake of all
your other birthdays

because today is too beautiful
to remember only your absence

About Susan L Daniels

I am a firm believer that politics are personal, that faith is expressed through action, and that life is something that must be loved and lived authentically--or why bother with any of it?
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2 Responses to today, when the crocuses open

  1. readinpleasure says:
    May 10, 2018 at 7:35 am

    Beautifully written despite the sad undertones. I hope you are doing well, Susan. 🙂 Good to hear from you. 🙂

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