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His Rose, Her Death

HIS ROSE, HER DEATH All she had wanted was a red, red rose, That would quell the love of that handsome man, Alas! The rose tree was in winter's throes, Unable to birth a rose of her plan; So she said she will sing the whole night long, With her heart against the thorn of that tree, "Love is greater than life", rang out her song, As her life blood fashioned his love ruby; Yet, when her heart burst out in pain thereof, When the crimson petals slowly opened, He was not there to see her die for love, Nor did he feel that love with blood deepened; "Trust me baby, this is love," her last breath, He never found out his rose was her death. 07/11/17

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Date: 4/21/2018 4:32:00 PM
Belated congrats on your win with this beautiful sonnet, Jo.
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Date: 1/12/2018 11:00:00 AM
A ballad in a sonnet. AMAZING story, Jo. Many congrats on your win. Elaine
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Date: 1/11/2018 10:48:00 AM
oh so sadly beautiful, congrats sweet jo on your win ;)-luloo
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Date: 1/10/2018 9:17:00 PM
A beautiful sonnet of tragic sadness, Jo. An enchanting and enticing write. Congratulations for your wonderful win. Warmest wishes ~Susan
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Date: 1/10/2018 6:10:00 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful win Jo with this lovely sonnet! : )
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Date: 1/10/2018 5:34:00 PM
Congrats Jo on a beautiful sonnet and nice placement!
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Date: 1/10/2018 4:19:00 PM
Such a deep and beautifully-written Sonnet, Jo. Congratulations on your win. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 9/2/2017 10:47:00 PM
Jo, thank you for entering my contest, CONGRATULATIONS on your win. Janice
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Date: 7/19/2017 1:22:00 PM
You just unzipped the covers of my mind to the unprecedented worship of your adorable lines with a powerful choice of words that can't just be ignored. Showers of your wisdom is well palpated in this page and the only thing I can say is a big WELL DONE! Can't wait to have more of your mental command flowing through my reading mind.
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Date: 7/14/2017 12:20:00 PM
Tragically sad ending to a lovely write Jo...
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Date: 7/12/2017 10:51:00 PM
Beautifully penned Jo...maybe a winner...^WW^
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Date: 7/12/2017 8:54:00 PM
Truly exceptional sonnet. Tremendous depth in its revelation of tragic sadness in love. You hit every mark with this jewel my friend.. A fav..
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Date: 7/12/2017 6:20:00 PM
Jo, A wonderful and tragically beautiful Sonnet, Good luck in the contest.~*
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Date: 7/12/2017 12:45:00 PM
wrenching, beautiful tone and mood, jo... one that is on top of the shelves.. wow.. huggs
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Date: 7/12/2017 8:59:00 AM
Nice quatrains here with a message of unreturned love.
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Date: 7/12/2017 2:38:00 AM
You have outdone yourself with this piece Jo! I really loved it! A Fave my friend! : )
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Date: 7/11/2017 10:40:00 PM
Beautiful sonnet rendering of the story. Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 7/11/2017 8:00:00 PM
wow, gorgeous writing from you, dear. I hope this garners a win for you!
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Date: 7/11/2017 2:34:00 PM
I truly enjoyed this sad yet delightful sonnet, Jo. Love is beautiful...why does it have to end like this! Regards // paul
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Date: 7/11/2017 8:40:00 AM
A tragically beautiful Sonnet dear, Jo! Enjoyed!
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Date: 7/11/2017 8:00:00 AM
How beautifully written Jo. The ultimate sacrifice for love.
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Date: 7/11/2017 7:38:00 AM
The thorns of love's rose took its toll...A beautiful yet sad write Jo.. best wishes in the contest
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Date: 7/11/2017 6:09:00 AM
this is wonderful Jo, so nicely written. A sad but beautiful story of love. This will do well in the contest.
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Date: 7/11/2017 4:59:00 AM
- A beautiful poem, with a little sad song Jo - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 7/11/2017 4:37:00 AM
I love a great sonnet, and this is no exception! Really well done, Jo! And best of luck to you in the contest
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