Rose In Sun Must Fade (Edited)

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Open Poetry #40

Rose In Sun Must Fade (Edited)

trutodaraiders
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0 posted 2007-01-10 12:20 PM

The dew upon roses bloom
Could ne'er compare to thee,
So like that flower's sweet perfume,
Your fragrance overpowered me.
As with each fresh petal's death,
Its beauty soon will die.
The memory of its living breath
The artist will not deny.
Though the rose in sun must fade,
So would its scent in deepest shade.

You the rose in life to me,
Must be allowed to grow,
Not tethered to the soul of me,
But to the love you long to know.
Though your beauty long will live,
Your soul must wing – displayed,
For 'tis life in you that I must give,
Not to stifle or degrade.
Though my soul is precious meant,
'Tis shade to you, I cast and sent.

The fragrance, and the bloom unite,
As one, to cast its potent spell.
In you your soul, and beauty fight.
This I know all to well
Though I long to kiss the rose,
To inhale its heavens' scent,
A deeper love is what I chose
For losing you, I must prevent.
Though the roses beauty calls,
'Tis the love of us, my heart befalls.

When your beauty withers in slow decay,
Will lessen not my love for you.
The words my heart, and soul essay
Will speak of love, not sad adieu.
Your inner soul is what I crave,
Your fragrance, 'til we part.
So when carried to my earthly grave,
'Twill be your fragrance in my heart.
Although the rose I loved so well,
'Twas your fragrance that my heart befell.

Poetry is just the evidence of life.
If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash. "
Leon Cohen~

passing shadows
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1 posted 2007-01-10 03:20 AM

very romantic!

Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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since 2000-01-29

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2 posted 2007-01-10 06:20 PM

Bill... loved this! RDB

ThisDiamond
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since 2002-02-22

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3 posted 2007-01-10 06:22 PM

You did an outstanding job with this, in sentiment and in structure.
TD

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