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...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Roper Avatar
September 27, 2015 at 9:48 PM
Wonderful write, James, and also welcome to a place you will enjoy. Hugs Eve
Burk Avatar
September 28, 2015 at 11:01 AM
thank you very much it's one of those 5 minute what ever is in front of me writes
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September 27, 2015 at 8:56 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 <-@
Burk Avatar
September 28, 2015 at 10:59 AM
thanks have a beautiful day
A  Avatar
September 27, 2015 at 4:48 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
Burk Avatar
September 28, 2015 at 10:58 AM
thanks have a beautiful day
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