The Plastic Rose

She sits beside a headstone Three roses in her hands Two which were freshly picked One made of plastic to the touch The number of roses she chose Represent the number of years Since they became husband and wife A time of celebration, the day they start their life She knew one day it could happen Though it was kept in the back of her mind That one day he would get his call And never return to her arms at night The reason she picked two live roses And one plastic to the touch Two represents the two of their hearts The plastic means their love will never die Though sad, she waits patiently To be reunited with her love She'll keep adding to those roses Always remembering a plastic one