Storm of Roses

Nightfall comes
and I’m surrounded by a
storm of roses 

The garden weeps
enchanted by the
tears of the moon

The flowers feel
my lost love like a
cricket without a song

The farmer’s hoe splinters 
as it is broken never to
refresh the earth

The petals fall
in rhythm to my heartbeat
Bees and butterflies move on

The birds sing
a very sad song
I will never love again
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Maul Avatar
June 18, 2026 at 1:22 PM
There is a cruelty in this piece that makes you feel the emptiness of a love that no longer exists.
Scragg Avatar
May 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Lots of depth in the imagery. The comparison to cricket without a song and the splintered hoe feels like it represents fragility and loss. Quite a moving write. Very beautifully written. Adding your faves.
Empress Avatar
May 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Awwn this is such a sad poem dear Robert, I personally felt it and loved it, the despair and angst that follows with heartbreak so well expressed. Love the imagery and the way your last line ends here is so very moving! It did make me feel sad! Hope you will find love again and learn to love again! You deserve it. Thank you for supporting my contest, and for sharing this! Congratulations on your win and also POTD!
Liguori Avatar
May 19, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Thank you Ink for the kind words.
Goldsmith Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Great But Sad Ending.... Have a blessed weekend with your wonderful win...............
Liguori Avatar
May 17, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Thanks Paula.
Nicole Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 6:20 PM
' The garden weeps, enchanted by the tears of the moon. ' To me, this image is beautiful. The garden is getting what it needs, as the moon shares what it doesn't need. Congratulations Robert, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
Liguori Avatar
May 17, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Thanks so much Brandy.
Anaya Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Back with, Congratulations on Poem Of The Day, Robert! A day at a time~
Liguori Avatar
May 17, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Thanks Anaya.
Croft Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Congratulations on your POTD!
Liguori Avatar
May 17, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Thanks Karen.
Meadows Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Congratulations on your POTD.Well done.
Liguori Avatar
May 17, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Thanks Daisy.
George Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 5:33 AM
Poignant and powerful. Congratulations Robert on your POTD honor.
Liguori Avatar
May 17, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Thanks Valsa!
Alhemaidy Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 5:14 AM
Hello Robert James Liguori :-) Congratulations on your nice POTD! Have a nice day & wonderful weekend!
Liguori Avatar
May 17, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Thanks. You have a nice weekend too!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 4:40 AM
poignant and beautiful words. Congrats on your POTD designation.
Liguori Avatar
May 17, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Thanks for the compliments!
Lawless Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Oh, how our vision changes with the ebb and flow of love...each tercet a stand alone stiletto piercing the heart. Beautifully done
Liguori Avatar
May 17, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Yes. Love is so emotional.
Jones Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Wow! Gorgeous, sadly beautiful Robert! Congratulations on your potd honor!
Liguori Avatar
May 17, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Yes POTD is nice to be!
Seeker Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Another level! Love the use of allusion. Warmest congratulations on POTD, Robert
Liguori Avatar
May 17, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Thanks so much.
Edmonds  Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Congratulations Robert on having received the honour of Poem of the Day. A wonderful write on the storm of roses during the night… Beryl
Liguori Avatar
May 17, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Thank you Beryl.
Anaya Avatar
May 14, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Robert, I love the use of symbiotic contrasts. Great write. May blessings
Liguori Avatar
May 17, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Thanks for the compliment.
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