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Weep Not For Withered Petals

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Each day another velvet petal fell Like somber tears from weeping eyes A perfect flower was severed to quell It lay withering as it drooped and died Perfect flower, from bud to bloom Sweet-scented rose, it was no wonder That stifled in that sepulcher room You were 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 The memory of your fragrance shall remain

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Susan Ashley

Date: 8/17/2017 6:36:00 PM

Hi Lin, congratulations on your win!

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 8/17/2017 11:30:00 AM

Congrats, Lin!

Skat A

Date: 6/27/2016 8:36:00 PM

Lin, nice to see this older win from you. Luv SKAT

Lin Lane
Date: 6/27/2016 8:39:00 PM

Hey SKAT....Nice to see you back on top in the community leader position. Keep commenting!

Charlie Smith

Date: 5/6/2016 3:14:00 PM

Lets start with the title. It's wonderful. The poem is even better, not to diminish other efforts, but it should no less than share top honors. At least it does on my rating scale. Congratulations Lin.

Lu Loo

Date: 5/6/2016 2:34:00 PM

Lin, a lovely poem and congrats on your placement in the memories contest :)-luloo

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores

Date: 5/6/2016 1:31:00 PM

Congratulations Lin on the placement of the contest.

Robert Lindley

Date: 10/25/2015 9:41:00 AM

What a great find for me this fine morn! This is fine poetry my friend. A7

Lin Lane
Date: 10/25/2015 9:52:00 AM

I'm glad that you found this one, too. One of my favorites. Thanks for the kind words and the 7, Robert.

Darlene Gifford

Date: 10/19/2015 11:38:00 AM

Let me be among the many who have welcomed you to the Soup. Your poem is beautifully expressed and worthy of our highest rating, a 7. Flowers start dying as soon as we pick them, but flourish when left alone to dance in the breeze. Blessings, ~~Darlene

Lin Lane
Date: 10/19/2015 12:38:00 PM

Thank you for the welcome and the rating. I appreciate your thoughts, Darlene. ~ Lin ~

Neva Romaine

Date: 10/16/2015 8:31:00 AM

Hey Lin, still visiting with you and found another treasure. The imagery is wonderful. Beautifully written and expressed. You are a sweet addition to Poetry Soup. Be Blessed, Neva

Lin Lane
Date: 10/16/2015 9:18:00 AM

What a warm welcome, Neva. A heartfelt "thank you." I've never posted any of my poetry on any site, so the feedback I get on Poetry Soup ignites my fire to start writing again. I took a break to make jewelry and return to painting. Maybe it's time to switch my focus ~ at least for a while. lol ~ Lin ~

Julia Ward

Date: 10/15/2015 3:20:00 AM

That is so good, warranting an immediate 7 from me. Julia, xx, welcoming you to Poetry Soup.

Julia Ward
Date: 10/15/2015 4:09:00 AM

Soup mail is being sent. :)

Lin Lane
Date: 10/15/2015 3:24:00 AM

Thanks, Julia. It's one of my favorites so I'm glad you like it. I'm honored to receive a 7, but can you tell me what the rating means? I've only been on soup for a little over a week and that number seems to be the highest score. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Merci! ~ Lin ~

Frederic Parker

Date: 10/14/2015 5:59:00 PM

This poem captures the understanding of time, and how slow it can move. Mystic is correct, there is something to hold in every line.

Lin Lane
Date: 10/14/2015 6:07:00 PM

Thank you very much, Frederic. I've only been posting for a little over a week, but you give me good incentive to post more. Your comments are surely appreciated. ~ Lin ~

John Fleming

Date: 10/13/2015 2:17:00 PM

Nicely expressed, Lin! I enjoyed the read. Best regards! :) john

Lin Lane
Date: 10/13/2015 3:08:00 PM

Hi, John. Thank you for reading and for the compliment. I'm grateful for both and glad you enjoyed it. ~ Lin ~

Casarah Nance

Date: 10/13/2015 1:02:00 PM

Wow, this is great, powerful description, excellent feel.

Lin Lane
Date: 10/13/2015 1:20:00 PM

Thank you, Casarah. I really appreciate your opinion and kind remarks. I guess there's a reason why some of us press flowers in memory of their beauty. ~ Lin ~