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Burying True Love

The rose withers where you lie Despite the watering tears I cry I placed it there upon the place You lay in peace and eternal grace Embracing the piece of smooth cool stone I placed a kiss there for you alone The love I feel I can not hide I long to see you on the other side ©Donna Jones

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/27/2014 8:06:00 PM

wow, short and amazingly poignant. I searched a bit to find one oldie of yours I had not yet seen. so glad to have found this gem. You must use it when a rose contest comes up!

Donna Jones
Date: 3/27/2014 10:16:00 PM

Ah thanks Andrea...I wrote this after taking my mother in law to visit the grave of her long time love...so sad...she is now almost 91

Robert Johnson

Date: 2/13/2013 12:19:00 PM

Beautiful sad sentiment. Would be a wonderful tribute in a funeral program. If from true life, I wish you peace. And may God's love to you not cease.

Donna Jones
Date: 2/13/2013 3:54:00 PM

Tis true..I witnessed this at a graveside. An old woman in her eighties...so sad...thanks for stopping by. Blessings

Juanita Thorn

Date: 2/13/2013 4:30:00 AM

So sad :(

Donna Jones
Date: 2/13/2013 10:05:00 AM

Always....

Jack Jordan

Date: 2/9/2013 4:09:00 PM

At first I thought you were writing about yourself. I was relieved to read the earlier comment. Very sensitive writing. Jack

Donna Jones
Date: 2/9/2013 5:40:00 PM

Thanks Jack...I appreciate that wonderful compliment.

Cynthia Alvez

Date: 2/9/2013 6:54:00 AM

Absolutely beautiful! Your words are so tender... Cynthia

Donna Jones
Date: 2/9/2013 9:05:00 AM

Thanks for taking time to read my poem and comment... a very sad time for anyone whether you know them or not. We all can feel somehow connected when we witness grief. Again thanks

... Gigno

Date: 2/8/2013 11:04:00 PM

!!!

Donna Jones
Date: 2/9/2013 9:02:00 AM

+++

Russell Sivey

Date: 2/8/2013 6:07:00 PM

This is a tenderhearted write my friend! I loved the sweetness of each line! What a terrific poem, Great Work!!

Donna Jones
Date: 2/8/2013 6:16:00 PM

Thanks Russell..I witnessed this sad scene at a cemetary, a very old lady embracing the headstone and placing the rose...