Beauty Adored

Beauty adored But what for Starved and withered Like rose petals On the floor Not scarlet and vibant Like when in a vase Demanding attention Like during the chase Beauty it fades Passes with time Like these blackened petals Once red like wine Love conquers all Until it grows sour From living a lie Being a coward Love that's unwanted Makes a heart grow cold Not anticipating a future Or wanting to grow old This time is not wasted Let's not pretend Because beauty adored Remains until the end