The Rose Garden

By October Death

The Rose Garden is black with death and decay

Yet you still sit, plucking them

Putting your nose up to the petals,

Smelling your memories pass by

The roses cry for you

Their red tears run down your arm

You turn as he calls your name

I know you.



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Copyright 2005 October Death
Published on Wednesday, January 19, 2005.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • The Crimson Queen On Thursday, February 17, 2005, The Crimson Queen (917)By person wrote:

    short and sweet...i likes!

  • A former member wrote: pretty, i liked it

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