Red of Roses' Prelude

Your roses are for your love. 

In roses there lies red.

In red is blood, carnelian soul; life, your life, a life you devote so diligently to 
another’s; the colour of your ardour, the roses in their cheeks.

In red is the heart, your heart, their heart, the hearts you sold to another pair of 
hands.

In red is the acrimony that flushes your eyes, your tongue; the tacit spokesmen of 
yet to be hysteria, discord, poison on their voice and aftermath of lachrymose. 
Silences.

A petal falls. You forget about love.

A rose withers; personification at its finest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Agustin Avatar
June 26, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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January 26, 2016 at 11:10 PM
TONI, A great pleasure to find and read the inspiration poured from your pen today. Love ** SKAT **
Brown Avatar
April 15, 2011 at 8:57 AM
The week flew by so fast and I missed reading some wonderful writing this week I am sure. The weekend is upon us and I will not be here again I don't believe. So I am happy to be reading your Excellent poetry today Toni. Have a wonderful weekend and may you find inspiration along the way. Love, Carol
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