Withered flower,
Falling prey to time and elements,
Resisting the majesty of the burning sun;
But soon must fall,
...
O beautiful roses,
How difficult it is
To climb thy summit;
Thorned is the path,
...
Youth ... thou hast succumbed to time!
Thine eyes, as thy steps shortened.
Thy memory, forsaken!
Where is thy strength of yesteryears,
...
Withered Flower
Withered flower,
Falling prey to time and elements,
Resisting the majesty of the burning sun;
But soon must fall,
From the branch to the earth,
And slowly turn into dust.
Once did she bloom with beauty,
Beholden to the eyes of men.
But she already served her purpose.
Gone even the bees and butterflies;
Flapping their wings merrily!
Her once dominant beauty gone,
Yet remain in my memory.
In my heart, I know
Spring will come again next year.
There, I hope to see,
There, I hope to be?
The real poet in him. I miss this man.