Roses Are Dead, Violets Are Wilting

Roses are red, Violets are blue,
Birds are still chirping and clouds are askew;
The sun is still shining as the flowers renew.

   Leaving me breathless reveling the view,
I leisurely watch as though I'm wanted too.

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   Roses are dry, violets are tilting,
Shadows gloom over the barren and wilting;
I sit there and watch, my happiness jilting.

   What once was so vibrant was now turned to grey,
Slowly but surely withering away.

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   Roses are dead, as violets are too,
Everything in sight now an ungodly hue;
My once a happy life was swallowed by truth.

   Wondering why after all this time I've succumb,
I silently apologized as my body went numb.

-Rebecca V.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Duet Avatar
August 5, 2016 at 10:27 PM
Interesting poem....
Cathey Avatar
August 3, 2016 at 5:07 PM
Great poem Rebecca....David.
A  Avatar
May 12, 2016 at 11:05 AM
Hi Becca, will we See A new One from you soOON.... SKAt
V. Avatar
May 13, 2016 at 11:34 PM
Lol, sorry for the question marks at the end, that was an accident. I can't really revise it now so...
V. Avatar
May 13, 2016 at 11:33 PM
Yeah, hopefully. I've been working on one for a couple days now and should be published sometime on Monday or Tuesday. Thanks for asking ??
Andresen Avatar
May 11, 2016 at 12:38 PM
- Hi Rebecca :) - Thanks for your first great poems, interesting and well written:) - Poems can say much or little - A poem tells me, thoughts, wishes, dreams, wisdom, happy or sad ...... deepness or powerfully - Most of all, have fun and welcome to PoetrySoup :) - // Sun :)
V. Avatar
May 11, 2016 at 5:21 PM
Thank you, I appreciate that!
Flower Avatar
May 8, 2016 at 6:44 AM
That's the way to go! Congrats on your first entry and welcome to Poetry Soup, Rebecca. :)
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May 8, 2016 at 11:03 AM
Thank you :)
Boddie Avatar
May 7, 2016 at 7:29 PM
roses are red, eric is black....well I would say pecan tan to be exact....but Rebecca's words are inspiring to all....even to the man who is 8 feet tall....because what I read inspired me so....that there is much of your writing I still want to know....nicely done ms lady....;)
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May 8, 2016 at 11:03 AM
That's really cool, I've never seen a comment that actually was a poem in response... Thank you lol :)
Boddie Avatar
May 7, 2016 at 7:32 PM
btw....I was 14 when I wrote my 1st poem just over 26 years ago....lol
Allison Avatar
May 7, 2016 at 6:58 PM
Fabulous first poem Rebecca welcome to soup:-) hugs Jan xx
V. Avatar
May 8, 2016 at 11:04 AM
Thank you for all the support! :)
A   Avatar
May 7, 2016 at 10:55 AM
rebecca, SOnice to sEE yOng talent,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
V. Avatar
May 7, 2016 at 11:37 AM
Thank you so much! I will be sure to check out your poems when I have the time.
Dalei Avatar
May 7, 2016 at 2:18 AM
Rebecaa, Nice and wonderful first entry. Welcome to poetry soup. Hope you will enjoy our community. Wish you a fruitful journey ahead.....//:) hugs
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May 7, 2016 at 11:38 AM
Thank you! :)
Davey Avatar
May 6, 2016 at 2:43 PM
Wow you are really talented young lady you should harness this talent of yours and run with it! It may be your calling! Wonderful poem however sad it is
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May 6, 2016 at 3:13 PM
Thank you so much for your support!
Smith Avatar
May 6, 2016 at 12:42 PM
I have to give you much kudos Rebecca. For only being 14 your grasp on writing is far beyond your years. Your rhyming is well done and thoroughly thought out. I like theme of the wilting rose and the imagery portrayed...The formatting is terrific as well...I am going to make this a favorite so I can come back to it...Welcome to PS
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May 6, 2016 at 3:06 PM
Thank you so much!
A  Avatar
May 5, 2016 at 11:03 PM
=Rebecca, nice to see another ABC form. :) I like your Silent Apology line, it is DEEP. One of the best I've read today, , Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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May 5, 2016 at 11:47 PM
Wow, I haven't been on this site for two hours and I'm already being greeted with such kindness. I appreciate that, and I can tell this is a really nice community. When I'm older, I want to go into the field of Composition/Creative Writing and this is kind of like a practice for me. I'll be sure to check your poetry out as well! <3 ~Rebecca
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May 5, 2016 at 10:43 PM
This is my first poem guys, sorry for the terrible formatting, I'm only 14. Age doesn't necessarily correlate with maturity, I'm just making an excuse lmao.
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