Francis J Grasso Poet Couplet

The Lonely Rose

One rose only lies alone,
Beneath the earth and a cold gray stone.

Taken from love's enduring sight,
To shine no more her beauty, bright.

No more to blossom in love's light,
left to wither in the black of night. 

Vengeful Gods have placed her there,
to serve their dream of life's despair.

Without regard, and no regret,
they wield their power, then forget. 



written   10.23.2016

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Sunshine White January 4, 2017 at 3:50 PM This poem touched me. I've been browsing this site and your poems do something to me. That's why I became your follower! Francis J Grasso January 4, 2017 at 7:02 PM Thank you, Eleanor. ...Fran

Heidi Sands November 13, 2016 at 6:41 PM Beautifully sad and powerfully written!

Sandra Haight October 31, 2016 at 3:10 PM Beautifully sad and heartfelt, Fran. Congratulations on your fine podium win. Sandra

Anne-Lise Andresen October 31, 2016 at 1:18 PM - It's beautifully written, Francis - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Elaine George October 28, 2016 at 8:09 PM Awesome! You are a poet through and through. Lainey. I have written many, many poems about roses...in most cases as a metaphor . Lainey.