Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

I Threw a Rose

I threw a rose into your grave

As all around stood grieving,

They never knew you'd took a lover

And 'twas I that caused your leaving.







Entry for
Writing Challenge 5, March 2019, 
Four Lines - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Dear Heart
26/3/19. Placed=1st.

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Constance La France March 29, 2019 at 10:57 AM Gary, congratulations on your win in my contest with this beautifully penned piece and I loved that twist at the end and the image too ~ Gary Smith March 29, 2019 at 11:36 AM Thank you Dear Heart. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen March 27, 2019 at 2:19 PM - A great poem for this writing challenge ... congratulations, Gary :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Gary Smith March 27, 2019 at 2:48 PM Thank you Anne-Lise. :)

Line Gauthier March 26, 2019 at 1:19 PM Wow a poignant write, Gary. Gary Smith March 26, 2019 at 1:21 PM Thank you Line. :)