No Flowers
in Funeral Poems
I want no flowers when I die
No one too mourn me
no one to cry.
I wish no sadness, at my demise
John Peter Read was born in the East End of London in 1948. He was brought up by his Nan and mother, as his father left home when he was 5 years old. At the age of 15, John left school with just a basic education. While in school, he wrote little rhymes just for fun. A couple of his religious poems were published by the Christian church in the UK.
He always looks for the best in people regardless of their faults because none of us are perfect, and he’s not one to take life too seriously.
John joined the Family Friend Poems Forum in 2011, one year after his wife, Ann, passed away. Sharing his thoughts through poetry helps with the pain of grieving.
in Funeral Poems
I want no flowers when I die
No one too mourn me
no one to cry.
I wish no sadness, at my demise
in Christmas Poems
Those Christmases of old
were much better by far.
We never had much money,
but we always got by.
in Poems about Life Struggles
Spring,summer,winter and fall,
the seasons of change
greet one and all.
I've never wished for fortunes,
I've always prayed for better things.
I'm happy and contented,
Never wanting to live like a king.
Love is in our heart,
love is in our mind.
Love breaks down all barriers,
love is always blind.
Thank you, Animal R Lover. Without the ones you love, Christmas is sadly just another day. I no longer need presents; I just make do with the memories.
Hi, Haz. I'm so sorry for your loss. I feel the same way as you do. All one can do is remember the good times; it's the memories that keep me strong. I still feel her presence, for love never dies.
Thank you Luanne for your lovely comment it means so much.
I met Ann at school, she was my best friend from that day on.
It's now ten years since her passing but still our love goes on.
No one will ever take her place.
So sorry for your loss, brother Alvin. Life is so unfair. Like you, I strive on knowing this is what Ann would want me to do. It's now 10 years since her passing. No one will ever take her place. God Bless.
God bless you sister Beryl for your wonderful comment, your verse says it all .