On This Bed of Roses

On this bed of roses my teardrops fall, 
As clouds begin to darken in the sky, 
And vines have grown across the garden’s wall.

A bird in the trees makes one final call—
I hear the wind let out a gentle sigh, 
On this bed of roses my teardrops fall.

This storm is about to ravage them all—
The rain begins to drench me as I cry, 
And vines have grown across the garden’s wall.

Looking at the roses, I now recall
An innocent time forever gone by—
On this bed of roses my teardrops fall.

There once had been twenty rosebuds in all—
I wipe yet another tear from my eye, 
And vines have grown across the garden’s wall.

I once had dreams they’d grow so very tall, 
But now, their pedals wither where they lie.
On this bed of roses my teardrops fall, 
And vines have grown across the garden’s wall.

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Mcintosh Avatar
June 24, 2023 at 3:38 AM
Just love this. Congrats and God bless you, Love, Gina
Koron Avatar
June 24, 2023 at 7:37 AM
Thank you so very much! God bless you, as well!
Rodd Avatar
March 24, 2018 at 2:31 PM
I loved this! In the eyes of a wondering child this would probably make sense! thank you for sharing this lovely verse.
Koron Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 7:42 PM
Thank you so very much for reading it!
Rodd Avatar
March 24, 2018 at 2:25 PM
Wow! This really is how a large puppy is. You've captured those carefree emotions and called them your own in this splendid verse.
Koron Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 7:43 PM
Thank you!
Rodd Avatar
March 24, 2018 at 2:13 PM
This delightful poem hurt my teeth!! The lucky recipient is truly loved.
Koron Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 7:43 PM
Thank you!
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