Winter Has Broken

Winter has broken
and the bought roses
have lost their scent.
It is the crossroads
of the seasons.
The beams will heal,
surely not fail.

It is time to pound 
on the road again,
time to escape the demon.
Some new demon awaits,
crawling in the desert.
There is no peace.

After the rescue attempt
which failed, everyone
stood and murmured,
throwing petals of dried
roses to the current.

The river ate them.
It was a small tribute,
compared to a mighty yearning
for more of life
before the day is captured.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Sambourne Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 1:49 PM
Quite a thought provoking write, Bill. You lead with the chill of winter + drooping roses to a rescue unsuccessful that conveys life lost. The rose petals from stanza one are powerfully picked up as a petaled memorial to a lost soul. A most intriguing poem. Cheers, Brian
Yates Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 3:49 PM
Thank you Brian.
Simpson Avatar
March 20, 2015 at 1:44 AM
So very good, Bill. "...a mighty yearning for more of life...."
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