Pink Roses 'Pon the Gown
French rose accented by carnation pink
'Pon black flannel nightgown well-worn faded
An old gown once deep black as darkest ink
Now washed to a softness by life not jaded
Pinky fingers curved by arthritic joints
Hair white with age like a shining halo
Gown of pink roses washed dull by innocents
Wishes come true tossed 'pon distant rainbow
If only can never change the past's wrongs
Nor darken the faded black nightgown
Nor restore dark blonde where it belongs
It only can fuel esteem beaten down
Life issues some hard blows upon mankind
Shake off regret, to do better be resigned
Sponsor: Anthony Slausen
Contest: Think Pink
Written: October 16, 2013
Copyright © Sara Kendrick | Year Posted 2013
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