Sorrow

The rose is full the emblem 
of the thief, skull and crossbones
the compositor of grief;
love purloins the heart,
envy steals the soul
and darkness shrouds the day.

Life is hard and comedy is tough,
euphoria is hard to take;
to break the bond of sorrow
means an effort of the will,
once overcome the sun's caress
will bless your window sill.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Meyer Avatar
December 30, 2008 at 1:10 PM
Hmmm... and when does the will rise to that strength when sorrow creeps in at surprising times? ~J~
Gorelick Avatar
December 29, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Your so right, it takes a great effort and will to get yourself out of the dark places ..I know of what I speak.. I think our poetry helps. You are so talented..this is a wonderful write. BG
Richards Avatar
December 29, 2008 at 11:46 AM
I love this, like coming out of a dark place and into the sun. ~ Carrie
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