Donna Jones Poet Couplet

Burying True Love

The rose withers where you lie
Despite the watering tears I cry

I placed it there upon the place
You lay in peace and eternal grace

Embracing the piece of smooth cool stone
I placed a kiss there for you alone

The love I feel I can not hide
I long to see you on the other side

©Donna Jones

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Andrea Dietrich March 27, 2014 at 8:06 PM wow, short and amazingly poignant. I searched a bit to find one oldie of yours I had not yet seen. so glad to have found this gem. You must use it when a rose contest comes up! Donna Jones March 27, 2014 at 10:16 PM Ah thanks Andrea...I wrote this after taking my mother in law to visit the grave of her long time love...so sad...she is now almost 91

Robert Johnson February 13, 2013 at 12:19 PM Beautiful sad sentiment. Would be a wonderful tribute in a funeral program. If from true life, I wish you peace. And may God's love to you not cease. Donna Jones February 13, 2013 at 3:54 PM Tis true..I witnessed this at a graveside. An old woman in her eighties...so sad...thanks for stopping by. Blessings

Juanita Thorn February 13, 2013 at 4:30 AM So sad :( Donna Jones February 13, 2013 at 10:05 AM Always....

Jack Jordan February 9, 2013 at 4:09 PM At first I thought you were writing about yourself. I was relieved to read the earlier comment. Very sensitive writing. Jack Donna Jones February 9, 2013 at 5:40 PM Thanks Jack...I appreciate that wonderful compliment.

Cynthia Alvez February 9, 2013 at 6:54 AM Absolutely beautiful! Your words are so tender... Cynthia Donna Jones February 9, 2013 at 9:05 AM Thanks for taking time to read my poem and comment... a very sad time for anyone whether you know them or not. We all can feel somehow connected when we witness grief. Again thanks

... Gigno February 8, 2013 at 11:04 PM !!! Donna Jones February 9, 2013 at 9:02 AM +++

Russell Sivey February 8, 2013 at 6:07 PM This is a tenderhearted write my friend! I loved the sweetness of each line! What a terrific poem, Great Work!! Donna Jones February 8, 2013 at 6:16 PM Thanks Russell..I witnessed this sad scene at a cemetary, a very old lady embracing the headstone and placing the rose...