Why Red Roses Flow

Every year she returns to the scene
This place in question where life has been mean
On muddy banks down by the waterline
Alone in her tomorrow's, solitary resigned

Having already lost her husband in his freedom fight
No mother should enter this fateful night
Her baby, her son, that a mother sees to grow
Wandered from her safety to that fast water flow

All innocent and fearless little steps slowly walk
In playful surrounds just barely in talk
Noises up ahead attract this mind to peek see
So curious they are when they get a chance to break free

Down an unclimbable bank he faces his lure
Once a slow flowing stream soon to take natures pure
Yesterdays storms allowed the heavens to cry
Whilst his mother kneels down and still asks herself why

In her hand she clasps a bunch of Roses so red
Tears fill her eyes knowing her tomorrow's lie dread
Once again she looks back, facing a mothers fear
A last glimpse of the flow, feeling her lost sons tears












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Garside Avatar
February 5, 2011 at 1:21 PM
Love reading all of your poems James but this one really touched me, well done :)
Guzzi Avatar
February 2, 2011 at 5:21 PM
very very touching Jamie..ahh our children, we do so love them and we really have no way to keep them totally safe. Light & Love
Devonshire Avatar
January 30, 2011 at 11:05 AM
How sad it is to imagine this widow losing her son in the stream, James. Very moving and so well written. Love, Carolyn
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January 28, 2011 at 2:22 PM
Hello James, My how your mind works.This is absolutely stunning! I love every word. Your writing touches me so..... As Always, Shar
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