Bleeding Rose

red streaks run along the
edges of the white petals
like the ones that run down her arms 
trickling slowly down the stem
and to the floor 
like the tears she sheds every
second of the day

the red stains upon the
leaves unwashed 
the red stains upon her fingers
untouched
red stained carpet and
red stained cloths

a jacket worn at all times
a black jacket covering the scars
red puddles left behind
and a bleeding rose
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Heckman Avatar
March 20, 2011 at 9:05 AM
nicely written. Your friend sounds like she has some really big issues to take care of. good luck Julie
Brown Avatar
March 9, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through round one of PoetrySoup's contest. The best to you in the finals Chessney. Love Carol
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October 5, 2010 at 3:25 PM
Congrats Chessney on your win tonight in P.D.'s contest with thhis lovely poem.. enjoy with luv..
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October 5, 2010 at 1:09 PM
Chessney, Congratulations and thanks for supporting my contest. I had lots of fun reading your entry and selecting this fine poem for my contest,.p.d.
Brown Avatar
October 5, 2010 at 12:03 PM
Congratulations Chessney on your win in P.D.'s contest " Any Poem Goes* Any Poem". Love, Carol
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September 29, 2010 at 9:04 AM
HI, CHESSNEY, CoNGRATULATIoNS ON HAVING YOUR POEM FEATURED THIS WEEK*luv~SKAT
A   Avatar
September 29, 2010 at 8:56 AM
Hello! Chessney, CONGRATULATIONS on your wonderful poem being featured this week. Enjoyed the selection of all the poetry on the front page. Have yourself a nice and wonderful day,..p.d."
Boble Avatar
September 28, 2010 at 7:23 PM
It reminds me of my mother and the short life that she lived. She was a rose. that never knew how to live.
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September 28, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Congrats on the feature Chessney. Many cutters find poetry as an alternative coping skill. 75% female, 95% young intelligent and victims of the same people who should have been taking care of them, loving them and not abusing them. God Bless. Vince
Brown Avatar
September 27, 2010 at 6:47 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Chessney. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
September 27, 2010 at 5:48 AM
Congratulations on your win Chessney in John Freeman's contest "Your Free Verse Precept" Love,Carol
Haick Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 3:01 PM
Congratulations on your win in John's "Free Verse" Contest, Chessney. Enjoy! Peace, Audrey
Sweetheart Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 2:50 PM
Congrats Chessney on your featured poem this week on the soup.. a great piece to share with us all ..with luv...
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September 26, 2010 at 12:02 PM
I like the way you compare this girl's life and feelings to a "bleeding rose," Chessney. Congratulations on your win in John's contest! Love, Carolyn
Freeman Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 11:49 AM
Thanks Chessney for honoring my contest with your "Bleeding Rose" a heart warming sentiment. "Congratulations" Agape, Moses
Mehta Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 10:35 AM
Congratulations on this fine win in the contest, chessney
Sweetheart Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 10:12 AM
Congrats Chessney on your big win in John's contest with these great words so poignant.. enjoy sweet success this happy Sunday with luv..
Nubani Avatar
September 22, 2010 at 11:52 PM
wow wonderful poem, comparing the bleeding of a rose and a girl enjoyed it :D
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