Joe Flach Poet Rhyme

Fallen Rose Petals

Fallen rose petals scattered on the ground
Remnants of her beautiful bloom lying all around
Torrential rain and gusting winds have torn them all apart
She sits alone in her room with a sad and broken heart

Fallen rose petals with edges curled and brown
The smile that once shown bright is now a sullen frown
The stem stands tall and bare where a flower once was worn
Pink shades of happiness have left a spine of thorns

Fallen rose petals - fragmented memories of a younger life
Never picked for a floral bouquet – never taken for a wife



This poem placed 1st in Brian Strand's, Contest No 194, 9/4/2012.

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Poet Destroyer A March 27, 2014 at 11:32 AM Joe, Congratulations, on your own favorite poem. Stay Xool *xox* Forever LINDA

Andrea Dietrich March 22, 2014 at 3:56 PM Joe I have just read more than half on the list of winners and this has got to be my favorite so far. Congrats on your very well deserved win.

Joyce Johnson March 21, 2014 at 7:40 PM Poor lady. congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Paul Callus March 21, 2014 at 3:21 PM This is so beautiful! Facing up to reality of life; time knows no mercy! Congrats on fine win. // paul

Theresa Stephens March 21, 2014 at 12:22 PM Hi, Congrats on your win. You expressed it beautifully. Well done. xx .

Dr.Ram Mehta March 21, 2014 at 6:54 AM It was a great pleasure to read one of your best and favorite poem. Congrats on the win, joe

Carol Sunshine Brown August 10, 2012 at 5:52 AM Congratulations on your win in Brian's "#194" contest Joe. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich August 6, 2012 at 2:38 PM This is a wonderful sad one, Joe. I much enjoyed the read. Congrats on your win in brian's contest.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders August 5, 2012 at 2:29 PM Joe,congrats on your fantastic win! Such a beautiful and poignant write...love and blessings, Rhonda

Joann Grisetti August 5, 2012 at 1:13 PM Congratulations on your fabulous win.

David Williams August 5, 2012 at 11:30 AM Joe, congrats on your win, love it...David

Lee Ramage August 5, 2012 at 11:03 AM Beautiful poem, well done and congratulations on your win. Really enjoyed this. Lee

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl August 5, 2012 at 8:15 AM Congratulations again Joe another well deserved win xx

Carol Eastman August 5, 2012 at 8:14 AM Congratulations on your win. This one is so very haunting and struck at my heart. It will be one of my favorites.

Len Gasun August 4, 2012 at 1:12 PM Sad one but I love it! More power to you!

Lucilla Carrillo August 3, 2012 at 4:48 PM Joe This sad, but very beautiful. As sad as it might be, these things do happen. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla

Sharon Ruebel August 3, 2012 at 4:10 PM Hello Joe, Glad I read your lovely words today. Although sad, very well done....I like to think there is someone out there for everyone. Lovely write. Smiles

David Williams August 3, 2012 at 10:32 AM Joe, lots of similie that I like....David