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The Lonely Rose

One rose only lies alone, Beneath the earth and a cold gray stone. Taken from love's enduring sight, To shine no more her beauty, bright. No more to blossom in love's light, left to wither in the black of night. Vengeful Gods have placed her there, to serve their dream of life's despair. Without regard, and no regret, they wield their power, then forget. written 10.23.2016

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 1/4/2017 3:50:00 PM
This poem touched me. I've been browsing this site and your poems do something to me. That's why I became your follower!
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Francis J Grasso
Date: 1/4/2017 7:02:00 PM
Thank you, Eleanor. ...Fran
Date: 11/13/2016 6:41:00 PM
Beautifully sad and powerfully written!
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Date: 10/31/2016 3:10:00 PM
Beautifully sad and heartfelt, Fran. Congratulations on your fine podium win. Sandra
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Date: 10/31/2016 1:18:00 PM
- It's beautifully written, Francis - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 10/28/2016 8:09:00 PM
Awesome! You are a poet through and through. Lainey. I have written many, many poems about roses...in most cases as a metaphor . Lainey.
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