If Life Were a Rose
"Life is barren enough surely with all her trappings; let us therefore be cautious how we strip her" Samuel Johnson
In a conventional way
the form of a bouquet
handpicked, pruned, arranged
transparent its intention
a show of affection
celebration, achievement, romance
accepted and cherished
hinder its perish
watered and vased
displayed with pride
seen in first stride
the foyer table
wilted and worn
its memory mourned
pressed and preserved
But life is scarcely conventional
in a pragmatic display
found in wild disarray
knotted, thorny, weathered
misled by movies
never yours truly
sinister, tantalizing, obscured
forgotten and neglected
no flower collected
seized by weeds
cursed for its strength
avoided at length
further exiled
nevermore desired
the rose grows tired
lament and recur
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Cassie G
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If You Love Me, You'll Do It
I met Jason when I was five years old. I could say that I loved him from the moment I saw him. He was so handsome to me and I felt in awe by his presence. When they introduced him as the new kid in school, I wanted to be his friend right away. I remember it like it was yesterday. I remember his smile and how he didn't seem shy. He appeared confident and ready to learn. I waved at him and said "hello," before anyone else could even say a word. He sat next to me, and I asked him if he wanted to be friends. He looked so happy as he said, "Yes!"
By Sidney Smith (Sid Smith)7 days ago in Fiction
Comments (2)
A beautiful poem. I love the image and the quote and the beginning. It gives it a nice touch.
Gosh, very beautiful – and I always appreciate a Samuel Johnson quote! Nice work 😊