he left 18 red roses at my door.
i scattered their petals
in the same graveyard
that his promises lay.
flowers.
so useless.
adorning the dead earth
pretending to remember
life
so that everyone else can live and forget
until they are in the ground too.
i kept the thorns
ran them over my fingers
scarlet dripping from my hands.
he thinks he can win me over
with pretty things
that everyone decided are pretty
because he does not know how to listen.
if he did
he’d know
that beauty is
licking the blood off my fingers
when i am done digging his memory
far into the ground
where not even weeds
will grow from his bones.
roses are pretty.
only because they sting.
About the Creator
Sara
Don’t look for love.
Be love.
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last two lines r killer (so is everything else)
captivating piece. If you don't mind, kindly have a look at some of my posts. I'm a newbie here and need all encouragement to keep this ink flowing. Thank you
It reminds me of Screw the Roses, Give me the Thorns. Good work!
Oooo, I loved how dark this was! Roses are pretty only because they sting. That was so powerful! Loved your poem! I've subscribed to you!
Loved it. Powerful and evocative.
Wow! I love it! I wrote poetry too. It would be a pleasure for me if you have the time to read one or two of mine. Thank you for this poem
All the things we want to say to men when they buy us flowers, I loved this
Your words hold a sense of empowerment and a declaration of self-worth. Thank you for sharing this vulnerable and impactful piece of writing. Congrats on Top Story!!!🙌👏🥰
Ah, not entirely surprised this got Top Story. Congrats, Sara!
Oooo, that was kind of dark but wonderfully so. I appreciated the imagery and the twist on using the thorns instead. Beautifully penned. Congratulations on Top Story!
Love it, this is an amazing piece.
Congratulations on top story, well deserved, I love this peice🌹
Nice!
Amazing
That was an amazing trail of words that became darker the further they went. Excellent poem!
Well done!!! Congratulations on Top Story!!! ♥️♥️💕
Wonderful work! Amazing ! Congrats on top story!
Profound and creative piece 😉❤️💯❗ Congratulations on Top Story🎉🎉🎉
Beautiful piece.
Wow, wow, wow! Congratulations on the Top Story!
This has a chill that runs through it, and I love how the truth comes creeping in the further along you take us. Really well done!
Damn, some great poems coming from your page!
Nice little turn here... Well earned TS!
Yes, the most beautiful things often have thorns or some other form of protection so they are not easily obtained. Hauntingly beautiful poem! Congratulations on Top Story!