Susan Gentry Poet Rhyme

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Roses Wilt and Die

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 June 5, 2018 at 9:41 PM Congrats on your win, Susan. Well penned. Susan Gentry June 6, 2018 at 12:53 AM Thanks, Line!

Michelle Faulkner May 24, 2018 at 8:19 AM Congratulations, Susan, well done- Susan Gentry May 24, 2018 at 8:14 PM Thank you!

Constance La France May 23, 2018 at 10:44 AM Susan, congratulations on your win in my contest with this well done write ~ Susan Gentry May 23, 2018 at 1:25 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 May 23, 2018 at 7:48 AM Well done Susan. Congratulations on your win :) Susan Gentry May 23, 2018 at 10:32 AM Thanks, Heidi!

Subimal Sinha-Roy May 23, 2018 at 2:31 AM Congratulations, Susan on your win. It's sad that rose should wilt and die, very well penned. Susan Gentry May 23, 2018 at 10:31 AM Thank you... yes is sad. Appreciate that.

Joseph May May 22, 2018 at 10:41 PM very nicely penned Susan..Congrats on your win Susan Gentry May 23, 2018 at 12:32 AM Thank you!

Laura Leiser May 22, 2018 at 10:39 PM Wonderful poem, Susan! Your words truly wax poetic! Congrats on your win :) Susan Gentry May 23, 2018 at 12:32 AM Thank you!

Winged Warrior May 22, 2018 at 10:00 PM Congrats! my dear friend...a beautiful penned entry Susan...love and light...^WW^ Susan Gentry May 23, 2018 at 12:31 AM Thank you! Honored to place. Was a fun contest. Thank you.

Curtis Moorman May 22, 2018 at 9:49 PM Susan, your winning poem is exquisitely penned. You are brilliant! Congrats on your win! Susan Gentry May 23, 2018 at 12:30 AM Thank you, Curtis!

Susan Ashley May 22, 2018 at 8:20 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 May 23, 2018 at 12:29 AM Thank you, Susan. What a lovely comment :)

Andrea Dietrich May 20, 2018 at 5:00 PM I love that last line's metaphor. Constance loves that kind of image too. Well done, Susan. Susan Gentry May 20, 2018 at 6:04 PM Why thank you, Andrea. That's good to know.

Michelle Faulkner May 20, 2018 at 2:30 PM Shows the lonliness of trying to correct a wrong and asking forgiveness - so moving- Susan Gentry May 20, 2018 at 6:04 PM Thanks, Michelle. Appreciate your input.

Frederic Parker May 20, 2018 at 12:15 PM You've expressed emotional upheaval very well in this poem...good luck in the contest Susan Gentry May 20, 2018 at 6:03 PM Thank you.

Laura Leiser May 20, 2018 at 11:27 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 May 20, 2018 at 6:03 PM Thank you, Laura. Appreciate you.