The Fading Blue Rose

This flower of beauty
By the wind cast down
To a stream it lands
In eventual drown

Its reflection on the water
Caught in ripples of life
Its as if the ripples are draining
To leave it in strife

On the surface it lingers
As if to hold on
Eventually the waters will consume
Its life withdrawn

For as it sinks
To its eventual lie
It leads to new life
So therefor it never dies





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Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Ruebel Avatar
November 30, 2010 at 1:37 PM
Hello James, This is especially touching to me. It speaks to hope and new beginnings. I love it James As Always, Shar
Brown Avatar
June 25, 2010 at 4:16 AM
Congratulations James on your win in Mac McGovern's contest "The Blue Rose" Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
June 19, 2010 at 9:58 PM
Congrats James on your HM in the Blue Rose contest.. a glorious write and special honor for u to enjoy.. my friend.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
Johnson Avatar
June 19, 2010 at 7:55 PM
Congratualtions on a lovely poem and wn. Love, Joyce
Mcgovern Avatar
June 19, 2010 at 7:03 PM
Congratulations on receiving an HM for your fantastic poem. I love the transition of the poem and how gracefully you describe the fate of the Blue Rose.
Sweetheart Avatar
March 9, 2010 at 3:56 PM
Very visual James and a wonderful reflective poem too.. a scene to think to ...luv.. "Sweetheart"
Devonshire Avatar
March 7, 2010 at 1:30 PM
Amazing insight in this poem, Highlander. A bit of every living thing lives on in future generations. We are all one with nature. Great poem and a new favorite for me! Love, Carolyn
Owens Avatar
March 7, 2010 at 12:23 PM
Beautiful poem...enjoyed reading....Marty
Kendrick Avatar
March 7, 2010 at 10:47 AM
Even in death it will nourish something...Keep the creative pen flowing.. Sara
Chircop Avatar
March 7, 2010 at 9:05 AM
I love this blue Rose...sinking to float again in a new life,It shall not die..beautiful poem..Charma
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