Why is it that petals fall from the rose,
Leaving only thorns upon the stem?
And why do lilies bend low to the ground?
It's so out of character for them
Well, roses know when love has deceived,
The petals they let fall are their tears;
Strangely, flowers can sense love's fickle ways,
In their own way, they vent mortal fears
And when lilies are seen bending their heads,
You can be sure they're in deep despair;
Love has once again shattered someone's heart,
Setting dreams adrift on sullied air
But love will not be held accountable,
A free spirit -thus it must remain;
Bringing unbelievable happiness,
Or rendering unbearable pain
And so I just glue the petals back on,
(The rose thinks my tears are morning's dew):
While I run a wire through the lily's stem,
I lift its head and say "This love is true"
O, I'm aware such folly has its price -
Pretense stains life in a somber hue;
But when Love dons a dark, deceitful robe,
Just what is a broken heart to do?
So I start each day with my hope renewed,
Yet, anticipating old sorrow; ,
Full well I know as long as this life lasts,
A new love will find me tomorrow
And my life goes on, it's a brand new day,
Another rose is starting to bloom;
As I wait for petals to fall -and they will,
I'll plant more lilies, just in case, if there's room
A sad tribute to how life goes on anyway, regardless of our efforts.
the underlying serenity sharpens the sadness but then plants the hope too.
HI Lora, A very nice write, sad but beautifully done. (10! !) Rose petals also fall in a last attempt to expose the pollen and increase the possibility of new young and beautiful roses to be able to grow. Love is almost the same in my eyes, sometimes when it dies you need to expose yourself in order to let new love in. Best wishes, Eldin
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Lora, another masterful romantic, sad love poem, well done! Loyd