The White Roses Died With You

White dove's wings flutter in crepuscular light
As I visit your gravestone's marbled sadness
To let my soul linger through the long night
Still, the loneliness now measured in years
A beggar of alms for the price of love's tears
Pulled from the grave of my heart's madness

On my knees of torment, I scream at the pain
For my soul of white roses turned midnight blue
Death stole their lifeblood, your love had sustain
Now buried in memories when the daylight fades
Left with nothing but darker realms of shades
When all the white roses died with you





12/27/18 contest Rhymes times 7-deep and Dark
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Devonshire Avatar
January 15, 2019 at 5:36 AM
Truly deep and dark. Congratulations on your in Lu Loo's contest! Best wishes, Carolyn
Sands Avatar
January 14, 2019 at 5:28 PM
Oh Wow, I missed this stunningly beautiful poem. It really reaches me. Congratulations for your win Frederic! :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 14, 2019 at 10:50 AM
This beautiful poignant poem encompasses ones profound pain when death steals away our loved one from this realm. Outstanding Frederic! Into my Faves! : ) xxoo
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