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The White Roses Died With You

Eighteen years ago today, the white roses died with you
My strength was taken with sudden gasps for air
The purity of what we shared, the cold wind blew
Straight from earth like lightening, far, far away
The black crows called over your grave in dismay
How could my life go on with a tragedy so unfair?

Doom greeted me in mornings of a nightmare that is real
I stumbled around, trying to find balance moving ahead
There was not a soul anywhere who could know how I feel
It was me against the world, staggering through the dark
Facts ripping pain through my heart, shadows strikingly stark
So, with prayers I traveled on many trips to your grave I fled

Heidi Sands

12/23/18

1st place joint win for Rhyme Time 7 – Deep Dark Poetry Contest.  

Theme:   The White Roses Died With You

Rhyme: ABACCB  DEDFFE

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Paul Callus Date: 1/15/2019 4:28:00 PM Beautiful in its sadness, Heidi. Death can be so painful for those left to deal with it! Congratulations on your top win. Regards // paul Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/15/2019 4:38:00 PM Thank you Paul. Yes, it certainly can be. I appreciate your feedback :)

Wren Rushing Date: 1/14/2019 5:48:00 PM Congratulations Heidi on your win! Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/14/2019 5:50:00 PM Thank you very much Wren :)

Sandra Haight Date: 1/14/2019 4:26:00 PM So sad and heartfelt, but beautifully written, Heidi. Congratulations on your First Place win in the contest. Hugs, Sandra Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/14/2019 5:06:00 PM Thank you Sandra. I appreciate your comment :)

Sandra L. Weiss Date: 1/14/2019 10:57:00 AM Congratulations on your win. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/14/2019 5:05:00 PM Thank you very much Sandy :)

Mike Gentile Date: 12/24/2018 11:54:00 AM Heidi, this is such a moving write for the contest. Very well done ! Happy Monday xxoo Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/24/2018 12:01:00 PM Thank you Mike. I appreciate your comment on this! Happy Monday ! xxoo

John Gondolf Date: 12/24/2018 8:06:00 AM Very nicely written for the contest, Heidi, best of luck. John Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/24/2018 8:13:00 AM Thank you John. That means a lot to me. I appreciate your comment. Merry Christmas! :)

Jan Allison Date: 12/23/2018 6:01:00 PM aww Heidi so deep and sad and unfortunately your words will resonate with many especially at this time of the year, good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/23/2018 6:12:00 PM Thank you Jan. The contest just happened to be at the same time as the day (today) that it happened. I appreciate your support :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 12/23/2018 4:29:00 PM This is sorrowful..heartfelt...deep..dark..as life sometimes tends to be. Loss of someone near and dear devastates.. as you so aptly describe. Best for a win, Heidi. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 12/23/2018 4:39:00 PM Thank you Vijay. I hope it fits the theme as she wants it to be. It is what it is. I appreciate your comment :)