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A Lovely Sacrifice

once severed from the vine of life It's given to the love of thy eye And as it slowly dies Its cherished Then lost with time. To have served its purpose then tossed away It's a sad life for a rose I'd say...

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Eve Roper

Date: 9/27/2015 9:48:00 PM

Wonderful write, James, and also welcome to a place you will enjoy. Hugs Eve

James Burk
Date: 9/28/2015 11:01:00 AM

thank you very much it's one of those 5 minute what ever is in front of me writes

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/27/2015 8:56:00 PM

Hi James, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

James Burk
Date: 9/28/2015 10:59:00 AM

thanks have a beautiful day

Skat A

Date: 9/27/2015 4:48:00 PM

James, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT

James Burk
Date: 9/28/2015 10:58:00 AM

thanks have a beautiful day