Where Roses Bleed

So still the night around her

As perfumed candles softly dance

To the breath of tears now falling

Upon the petals in her hands



Glistening drops of memories

Cascade slowly down her face

As she is taken back through time

To a once upon a place



Where once she was a dancer

Upon a stage dressed in his smile

And blood red roses were an offering

With hat in hand,he showed his style



A nearing stranger in the shadows

He faltered from the light

Tossing blood red roses

Then softly whispering goodnight



These moments were so long ago

Still they're etched within her mind

As trembling fingers caress each petal

Her heart,it falls behind



Seeing is believing

She knows now she must move on

Though beautiful memories remain

The blood red roses have all gone



Somewhere in the stillness

Beyond the beating of her heart

There cries a thousand roses

Blood red and torn apart
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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artlyy Avatar
September 12, 2026 at 8:53 AM
I've really been enjoying your poem and the emotions and imagery were so vivid that i could easily picture them as beautiful illustration. I'm a commission-based manga/webtoon artist, and I'd love to help bring your story to life if you're ever interested. Feel free to reach out at gm@il : akiracomicart2@ or on inst@ akiraa_artly
Agustin Avatar
February 28, 2024 at 6:12 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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February 5, 2016 at 3:55 PM
CHENOA, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. Always with LUV ** LINDA
Chachere Avatar
April 8, 2010 at 10:26 AM
I can see you in this poem. as your tears are falling, falling away for the last nights that they will. because through those tears you have found strength. -Always&Forever Lynette
Fraser Avatar
April 7, 2010 at 4:11 PM
Beautiful poem Chenoa >> James
Green Avatar
April 6, 2010 at 6:34 PM
Amazing...loved it.
Roberts Avatar
April 6, 2010 at 6:24 PM
really nicely done, that was lovely
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