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Roses Wilt and Die

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Banished to the point of oblivion Ignored worse than a stranger Punished for another's decision Nothing has resolved your anger The plunge of a knife in my back Bled out our light, left a space of black I have soul-searched through the years Hoping on a wish faint and fading fast Suffering turned into missing you here I offer forgiveness if ever you ask No more on wishes can I rely Rose petals wilt and die May 19, 2018 Let Your Pen Drip Contest by Broken Wings Theme - A wish faint and fading - Rhyme - ABAB CC Seventh Place

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Line Gauthier

Date: 6/5/2018 9:41:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Susan. Well penned.

Susan Gentry
Date: 6/6/2018 12:53:00 AM

Thanks, Line!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/24/2018 8:19:00 AM

Congratulations, Susan, well done-

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/24/2018 8:14:00 PM

Thank you!

Constance La France

Date: 5/23/2018 10:44:00 AM

Susan, congratulations on your win in my contest with this well done write ~

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/23/2018 1:25:00 PM

Thank you so much for including in your list of winners! I am thrilled and honored. The contest was fun and educational. Thank you for sponsoring it and for all you do.

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/23/2018 7:48:00 AM

Well done Susan. Congratulations on your win :)

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/23/2018 10:32:00 AM

Thanks, Heidi!

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 5/23/2018 2:31:00 AM

Congratulations, Susan on your win. It's sad that rose should wilt and die, very well penned.

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/23/2018 10:31:00 AM

Thank you... yes is sad. Appreciate that.

Joseph May

Date: 5/22/2018 10:41:00 PM

very nicely penned Susan..Congrats on your win

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/23/2018 12:32:00 AM

Thank you!

Laura Leiser

Date: 5/22/2018 10:39:00 PM

Wonderful poem, Susan! Your words truly wax poetic! Congrats on your win :)

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/23/2018 12:32:00 AM

Thank you!

Winged Warrior

Date: 5/22/2018 10:00:00 PM

Congrats! my dear friend...a beautiful penned entry Susan...love and light...^WW^

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/23/2018 12:31:00 AM

Thank you! Honored to place. Was a fun contest. Thank you.

Curtis Moorman

Date: 5/22/2018 9:49:00 PM

Susan, your winning poem is exquisitely penned. You are brilliant! Congrats on your win!

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/23/2018 12:30:00 AM

Thank you, Curtis!

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/22/2018 8:20:00 PM

Susan, your poem is powerful and impassioned. The metaphoric beauty of your last line is the icing on your poignant poetic cake. Excellent poetry! Best wishes for a win! ~Susan

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/23/2018 12:29:00 AM

Thank you, Susan. What a lovely comment :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/20/2018 5:00:00 PM

I love that last line's metaphor. Constance loves that kind of image too. Well done, Susan.

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/20/2018 6:04:00 PM

Why thank you, Andrea. That's good to know.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/20/2018 2:30:00 PM

Shows the lonliness of trying to correct a wrong and asking forgiveness - so moving-

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/20/2018 6:04:00 PM

Thanks, Michelle. Appreciate your input.

Frederic Parker

Date: 5/20/2018 12:15:00 PM

You've expressed emotional upheaval very well in this poem...good luck in the contest

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/20/2018 6:03:00 PM

Thank you.

Laura Leiser

Date: 5/20/2018 11:27:00 AM

Susan, this is a most excellent poem! I can relate to the feelings expressed so eloquently in your words! Great write, and good luck in the contest :)

Susan Gentry
Date: 5/20/2018 6:03:00 PM

Thank you, Laura. Appreciate you.