The White Roses Died With You


You went away breathing death,
I couldn't stop you then, 
Your helplessness stopped my breath,
I cried for you, 
I felt so blue, 
It's raining tears again, 

Before the snow melted, you were gone,
I froze on seeing you,
My white roses wilted on that dawn,
There's nothing left,
I feel bereft,
You were my sister true.


01/01/19

Contest: Rhyme Time-7
Sponsor: Lu Loo


Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 1/20/2021 2:58:00 PM
Poignant, Jo ~
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Date: 1/14/2019 5:31:00 PM
A very touching verse Jo..Congrats on your win..
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Date: 1/14/2019 4:29:00 PM
So sad, but so well-written, Jo. Congratulations on your First Place win in the contest. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 1/14/2019 1:49:00 AM
Such a poignant and moving poem. May God comfort you in your grief.
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Date: 1/3/2019 1:08:00 PM
nice piece Jo, real enjoyable read with nice rhyme and good imagery too, blessings, Gordon
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Date: 1/3/2019 12:02:00 AM
Exquisite poignancy in this lovely poem Jo. Wishing you a wonderful new year! : ) xxoo
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Date: 1/2/2019 10:00:00 AM
Very special piece, a beautiful gift to a loved one. Best wishes in all you do this New Year. God Bless.
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Date: 1/2/2019 2:33:00 AM
Very touching poem little sister, Jo ! Excellent!
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Date: 1/1/2019 10:18:00 PM
Jo, nicely done, and very moving, best of luck in the contest ~
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Date: 1/1/2019 6:22:00 PM
gosh, you made really short lines and I LOVE it this way. It's very easy to read for that reason and also the message is so poignant.
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Date: 1/1/2019 2:05:00 PM
A sad one eloquently expressed.
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Date: 1/1/2019 9:57:00 AM
what an ouchie, jo... spectacular write for new year... have a good one!..huggs
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Date: 1/1/2019 9:32:00 AM
God bless you in your time of need
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Date: 1/1/2019 8:35:00 AM
Very well written and reaches me deeply! Excellent :)
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Date: 1/1/2019 8:31:00 AM
Brilliantly written words of sadness. You aced the rhyming pattern in depth of feelings:I cried for you, I felt so blue, It's raining tears again. A moving write, Jo. Ending so touching: I cried for you, I felt so blue, It's raining tears again. You wrote a winning poem. Happy New Year to you Jo.
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