Oh when i read babys breath,the first thing that comes to mind is surely those red roses that go with it.Aren't you lucky to have someone give them to you...i just love them both,the flowers and the poem ...brought a nice feeling and reminded me of my friends

I love this one Joyce a great original nature poem well written hugs from Willow.

Joyce,

It would seem to me that you are still mourning your first husband as you work on this lovely arrangement from your new husband. I think in some ways this is a natural occurance. Even though you have the joy and expectations with a new mate you haven't totally let go of the lost one that filled so many of your hours and days. It is a lovely piece and worded and structured to perfection.

Those are my thoughts my friend,

Pete

this poem is lovely and your comment about the seeming fragility of the baby's breath, representing one partner, compared to the strength of the roses representing the other makes it even more interesting and enjoyable. but what is the purpose, if there is one, of the absence of capitals here? you usually don't write that way do you? are you just trying something new or is this symbolism at work, perhaps a representation of the ideal of equality against the reality of inequality? i'm going too far here i think but hey, that's part of the fun of thinking about poetry. -- MS