When Tulips Bloom Poem by James Casey

When Tulips Bloom

Look not for me when tulips bloom
With petals stained a vibrant red,
Whose seeds lie under snow's dark tomb
I will not be there for I am dead.

With petals bright a showy white
Don't look at the fragrant tulips cup,
I will not come with you tonight
Watch meandering bees dip heads to sup.

Do not expect to hear my healing voice
Or my face to seek for life's sweet rain
Can't you see I have no choice
For your smile I'll never see again

Oh to again seek for life's sweet rain
Whose seeds lie under snow's dark tomb
Your smile I'll never see again,
Look not for me when tulips bloom.

Jim
2008