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Still Bleeding

the white rose
marks the pureness
of remembrance---
still recalling
true loves loss

the rose thorns
scrape the edge
of the vase---
wearing the pricks
on my heart
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Beaufort Avatar
April 29, 2013 at 5:22 PM
Life is full of such painful memories, but the way you describe it makes it much more bearable.
Richards Avatar
April 10, 2013 at 5:20 PM
Oh.......I love the tragic nature of this beauty!! Nicely done, Debra!!
Johnson Avatar
April 10, 2013 at 3:40 PM
Somehow the pain is pure delight. When it's all that's left of love in sight. Reminding us that we were loved. :)
Sivey Avatar
April 10, 2013 at 7:27 AM
Oh yes, the pain from the thorns prick, I have always hated getting poked by the thorns edge...the painful bleeding that ensues from the prick hurts as the loss of a love! The memories that are there remain, but the relationship is lost! But looking back I see that the relationship wasn't exactly where I wanted it to be...and it led to my current love, the one that I will always be with! Your poem brings me these feelings my friend! I really enjoyed reading this stupendous poem, Great Work!!
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