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A Rose Before the Fall

A ROSE BEFORE THE FALL With its velvety petals of a burgundy hueA warm inviting scent reminds me of you Standing eager in its glory for the sun dayA gentle breeze gives it I said "Hello" sway There was richness to it that is far beyondAn air of subtle mystery it forever donned A rose of substance - it is beyond compareAs autumn befalls - it is still standing there Not a rose to be plucked - its glory is for allWith its faded beauty a rose before the fall Indiana Shaw . . . Inspired by "Eve Roper's" Rose Avatar . . . : )

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Eve Roper

Date: 10/5/2017 12:28:00 PM

I love the poem, Indiana, love the sensual feeling and the fantastic flow...Luck in the contest.. a winner already Hugs Eve ~`* Awe.... It could have been a snake and had gotten bit; just saw the"Eve"..Thank you. :)

Eve Roper
Date: 10/5/2017 4:10:00 PM

This picture was a cut and paste from a larger picture of a garden of roses. I picked it, because by itself it looked so captivating...

Indiana Shaw
Date: 10/5/2017 12:52:00 PM

It is for no competition Eve - it was just inspired by your lovely rose Avatar . . . : )

Marie Kavanaugh

Date: 10/2/2017 9:28:00 AM

Beautiful visual of the rose and it's meaning. Thank you for reading my poem too.