It's Over

Petals on the floor
Two stems in a broken vase
In desperation
Drink the tears that come too late
For a rose that’s lost its bloom

Placed 3rd in Brian Strand's Tanka acontest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Thomas Avatar
January 16, 2021 at 3:57 PM
A lovely tanka Elaine. Beautifully meaningful.
George   Avatar
January 17, 2021 at 11:22 AM
Thank you for stopping by, and for your much appreciated kind comment. ~ Elaine
Marc Avatar
July 22, 2018 at 8:03 AM
Beautiful. You are so talented.
George   Avatar
July 28, 2018 at 7:31 AM
Thank you so much, P.M.
Mattia Avatar
April 26, 2009 at 1:36 PM
Wonderful write. . . really enjoyed the tone.
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