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Weep Not For Velvet Petals

Each day another velvet petal fell like somber tears from weeping eyes. A perfect flower was severed to quell and lay withering as it droops and dies. Flawless flower, from bud to bloom... sweet-scented rose, it was no wonder that stifled in that sepulcher room you are enshrined, awaiting plunder. Sadness lingers in me over your demise. Withered petals are always a cause for pain, but I'll remember you without tears in my eyes for the memory of your fragrance shall e'er remain.

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James Skinner

Date: 1/7/2023 2:47:00 PM

i am a huge fan of nature poems, this one touched me

Lin Lane
Date: 1/8/2023 6:18:00 AM

Thank you very much, James. Glad to read your remarks.

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 12/8/2022 2:36:00 PM

another excellent write Ms. Lin. Enjoyed Nancy

Lin Lane
Date: 12/9/2022 3:49:00 AM

Thanks for reading this one, Nancy. Written some years ago, it's still one of my favorites.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/18/2022 11:00:00 AM

All living things must die and there is a sadness in the wilt and death of a beautiful rose. My husband always bought me roses each week, even tho we had a rose garden. He loved them. Your lovely poem brought back those bittersweet memories Lin. Blessings xxoo

Lin Lane
Date: 7/19/2022 5:42:00 AM

Good morning, Connie. I seem to remember you mentioning his love for roses and bringing them to you so often. That must be a bittersweet memory. Thank you for reading this one. It's an oldie, but one of my favorites.

John Watt

Date: 6/24/2022 11:11:00 AM

Beautifully crafted poetry, Lin. Melancholy yet positive ~ John

Lin Lane
Date: 6/27/2022 12:10:00 PM

Thank you for reading me, John. I've always appreciated your wonderful remarks.

Bill Baker

Date: 6/18/2022 2:31:00 PM

The sweet scents of flowers do linger. Sad to see them go. Thank you, Lin, for sharing your feelings with us through your poetry. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Mark Koplin

Date: 5/20/2022 12:41:00 PM

Beautiful work Lin, then and now.

Lin Lane
Date: 7/19/2022 5:43:00 AM

Thanks very much, Mark.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/17/2022 3:51:00 PM

It's always sad to see anything fade and die , your verse reminds me of loved ones no longer here. Hope you're well Lin Tom

Lin Lane
Date: 7/19/2022 5:42:00 AM

Thanks so much, Tom.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/17/2022 12:35:00 PM

So glad to read it's a re work of an older poem as I recall the title or a similar one Lin, you are such a gifted lady andthis gem flows so beautifully:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 5/17/2022 1:06:00 PM

Good memory, Jan, and thank you. It was originally titled 'Weep Not for Withered Petals.'

L Milton Hankins

Date: 5/17/2022 9:48:00 AM

Lin, this is a sweet, lovely poem revering the dying blossom for its fragrance. I was somehow reminded of The Last Leaf. Enjoyed it immensely.

Lin Lane
Date: 5/17/2022 12:28:00 PM

Thank you, Milt. It's a rewrite of a poem I posted years ago. I'm glad you enjoyed it.