Lin Lane Poet Rhyme

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 January 7, 2023 at 2:47 PM i am a huge fan of nature poems, this one touched me Lin Lane January 8, 2023 at 6:18 AM Thank you very much, James. Glad to read your remarks.

Nancy Kaufman December 8, 2022 at 2:36 PM another excellent write Ms. Lin. Enjoyed Nancy Lin Lane December 9, 2022 at 3:49 AM Thanks for reading this one, Nancy. Written some years ago, it's still one of my favorites.

Connie Marcum Wong July 18, 2022 at 11:00 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 July 19, 2022 at 5:42 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 June 24, 2022 at 11:11 AM Beautifully crafted poetry, Lin. Melancholy yet positive ~ John Lin Lane June 27, 2022 at 12:10 PM Thank you for reading me, John. I've always appreciated your wonderful remarks.

Bill Baker June 18, 2022 at 2:31 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 May 20, 2022 at 12:41 PM Beautiful work Lin, then and now. Lin Lane July 19, 2022 at 5:43 AM Thanks very much, Mark.

Tom Cunningham May 17, 2022 at 3:51 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 July 19, 2022 at 5:42 AM Thanks so much, Tom.

Jan Allison May 17, 2022 at 12:35 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 May 17, 2022 at 1:06 PM Good memory, Jan, and thank you. It was originally titled 'Weep Not for Withered Petals.'

L Milton Hankins May 17, 2022 at 9:48 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 May 17, 2022 at 12:28 PM Thank you, Milt. It's a rewrite of a poem I posted years ago. I'm glad you enjoyed it.