The Last Rose

Standing proud among the thorns
tis time to go
only a memory
that slowly fades

Capture the beauty
while you can
the final act
enjoy the show

One by one
the petals fall
till there are
none at all

A gentle breeze
a kiss goodbye
takes this beauty
from my eyes.

mr 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Andresen Avatar
July 1, 2012 at 1:48 PM
Michael, this is just beautiful written !!! - Anne-Lise
Rice Avatar
July 1, 2012 at 4:14 PM
Thank you sweetheart.
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