Life out of ashes. – (Sonnet) (poem) by Peter J. Oszmann on AuthorsDen

Life out of ashes. – (Sonnet)
by Peter J. Oszmann → (All Poetry by Peter J. Oszmann)
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Pink and yellow roses bask in the sun… An urn holds your ashes, like mother’s womb Would nourish a much loved daughter or son… Life out of ashes… roses in full bloom… You returned to the garden in our home… There’s no place for you in rigid marble tomb, In an edifice, or majestic dome… Life out of ashes… roses in full bloom… Looking at the roses I see you smile… Your smile lifts from my heart the heavy gloom, You’re inside my heart smiling all the while… Life out of ashes… roses in full bloom… You’re at home near me, we’re never apart… Here at home with me… at home in my heart… © P. J. Oszmann (2008) © Illustration: Digital photograph of Erika’s Memorial at home. Footnote: Today, 15 August 2008, is the first anniversary of Erika’s and the sixth of my Mother’s death.

Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed on November 2, 2008

Two womem of one's life became ashes... and a great poem comes to life!

In admiration,

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Melissa Rives

Reviewed on September 27, 2008

Oh, wow, this is so very beautiful, and heartfelt. I feel your pain and thank you for feeling mine concerning losing my son. I really love this piece, and may God grant your strength and peace and comfort. God Bless You.

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya

Reviewed on August 21, 2008

"Pink and yellow roses bask in the sun…

An urn holds your ashes, like mother’s womb

Would nourish a much loved daughter or son…

Life out of ashes… roses in full bloom…"

Dear Peter....You never cease to amaze me with your immortal verses and this is yet another fine example of your poetic talent...cheers...love n luck...BHUWAN!!

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on August 18, 2008

How did I miss this, Peter? Such beauty, such hope in your lines - I feel the sun shining through the darkness of storm! My new favorite of yours, well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on August 15, 2008

Nice, Peter, a very fitting and lovely remembrance on the first anniversary...ed, Rene & Rufuz

Reviewed by Glenda Bixler

This then is also my desire...to be brought here to my home and to become part of the roses, the irises, the lilies...all that I have added with love...to remain with those I love who will not leave with me. May you find peace and God's healing love knowing that the roses will live forever...

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Deeply moving verses, Peter. Thank you for sharing this gift. I am sure that the one for whom it is destined will smile in appreciation. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER

Your insight is most beautiful, bless you! Jasmin Horst

Reviewed by Cynthia Buhain-Baello

Dear Peter,

Thank you for this very beautiful poem for a loved one departed but never forgotten. The roses speak life back to you and "lifts from your heart the heavy gloom"... simply excellent.

Cynthia