Aqua Rose

Deep in the Caribbean coral reef;
A bright blue rose, one salted leaf.
The stem has strength of ancient gods.
The roots of time have not withered
Her petals of truth grow strong with age
Her story unfolds from a watery cage
Her stamen: the history of man.
I knew her well, Aqua, my wife.
No longer seen with mortal eye,
You don't hear her sobs: her cry
No sweet hello's, no fond good-bye.
Memories of undying love.
Floating serenely in waters blue
The hottest sunshine filtered through.
The Aqua Rose is my love true.
Her watery grave shall be redeemed.
Long before Aqua was a rose;
She was innocence, personified
She was mine and I was hers
Soon we shall share Eternity.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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January 1, 2012 at 8:05 PM
Love this one. Always. Laura
Winter Avatar
December 29, 2008 at 9:26 AM
The most beautiful tribute. You are a beautiful man and wherever Lenore is, she is with you now, and forever. No doubt she watches over you, no doubt you will be together in eternity. Love you, Shar
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December 10, 2008 at 7:36 PM
My Goodness, I hope I'm reading this wrong.I love this poem..its very beautiful..I had seen it before but in haste didnt comment. I'm anxious to hear from you next week. I'm having trouble with the ABC form.again. Its so hard to write anything that makes any sense. BG Goodluck with the Nonet..:)
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