Dead Roses
By Midnight Shadow
Does he really love me?
Or is this how it feels...
To be a wilting rose petal,
Falling,
Discarded...
So surreal?
What was once so vibrant,
Is now dead and gray.
I curl up in the corner,
Head hung in dismay.
Disappointment surrounds me,
Like the shadow I should know.
My tears shine and glisten,
Illuminated by a candle's glow.
One more tear falls,
Like a petal adrift in the wind
Then I start to wonder,
Is this punishment for all my sins?
Feeling at last pushed aside,
I can go back to feeling numb.
Worthless like a dead petal,
Is that what I've become?
I sigh and walk across the room,
A thoughtful look upon my face.
I reach for the dead rose,
Hanging limply from a vase.
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© 2005 Midnight Shadow
Comments on "Dead Roses"
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A former member wrote:
I like the recurring rose analogy. Thoroughly pensive and enjoyable.
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On Tuesday, February 7, 2006, Lord Kalgalath
(182) wrote:
Excellent. I can definately relate, as of late, to the feeling this conveys so well.
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On Sunday, November 6, 2005, Malice In Wonderland
(983) wrote:
*cuddles the loverly Tracy* this is so sad, well, don't worry, I still love you....=P but as always, this was great...you've been missed, dear.
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A former member wrote:
*Feels the tears creep up* this is so heart-wrenchingly familiar to me as of lately...I agree with all who've commented before me...lovely write. *Evangel*
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On Saturday, October 29, 2005, Err0r
(358) wrote:
I wouldn't worry about it. Go to wal*mart buy some new flowers for the vase. :D On a more serious note, that was a very nice write. So many questions left unanswered. =\
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On Saturday, October 29, 2005, Spiritus_Frumenti
(338) wrote:
i like the familiarity of this..-l-
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A former member wrote:
..christ woman..your command of words is excellent, as always..dripping lucid and soul-wrenching. I missed you, ma'am. ~ June
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A former member wrote:
Lovely. the comparison is perfect
-forever_rain