Madaline Cannon Poet Rhyme

The Rose

In a meadow encompassed by death
a solitary rose blooms
the only one left
turned silver by the moon

After the sun begins to rise
the morning glistening with dew
the ruby petals break their ties
its departure darkening the worldly view

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Jerry Bolton November 16, 2013 at 1:20 PM Awww . . . This is just fantastic, or maybe it is funtastic. Whatever, it is called it you have written a profound look at life and death.

John Posey November 2, 2013 at 7:26 PM I am well versed on Roses.... "A Rose That Never Fades" is in my portfolio My Rose changed my world.... Nicely done, Poetess..... Jake

Poet Tacito October 14, 2013 at 10:17 AM There is a lot of strong clarity in your lines. Ah, the power of a simple rose to change everything...

Jake Ponce October 13, 2013 at 9:00 PM The balance of beauty and darkness in this piece is great. My creative self finds this composition yummy. :o