I Planted a Flower
– Josiah Vermont
Summertime is for living
all the flowers are in full bloom
Children fill every park
the playgrounds don’t hold enough room
I search for your face
in every place that I go
I planted a flower
Never got to see it grow
I dreamt of a songbird
singing in an angelic tone
Dancing in the sunshine
joy wherever she’d go
Someone asked me the meaning
and I told them I didn’t know
But I planted a flower
Never got to see her grow
Maybe one day that songstress will
sing for an old man once more
Maybe she’ll question the rain
“Who caused the heavens to pour?”
Like the tree I remember
The axe’s recollections go
I planted a flower
Never got to see you grow
I Planted a Flower
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You’re very insightful. Thankyou. I hope you find something you enjoy.
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I am not on TikTok, or Instagram, but thankyou for your kind words.
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I’m glad it somehow speaks to you
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Bittersweet. No one writes like this without going through trauma. May your words give you healing.
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Touching poem. I know the feeling all too well. Your words reach me.
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read this on father’s day. Moving.
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This is you in your element. Subtle rhythm with that impeccable rhyme. Your work reads so well.
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My favourite real life poet!
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I also discover you after reading Separate Ways on Tiktok. You are very good poet and write good words of powerful thought. If you are interested in reading some of my poetries please respond with message
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I lost someone 3 years ago. This poem touched me. Hopefully you can still visit your flower. I can only leave mine behind.
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Lovely poem.
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This is like a sequel to ‘Too Late’. You’ve inspired me to write.
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Josiah Vermont 
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