Sans Sustenance

Sans Sustenance

A Poem by 1VJ

Those tersely 
scarlet roses,
nary a scent
nor sentiment,
midst an empty vessel 
feigning nutriment, 
withering away 
on a fateful day, 
sans sustenance 





© 2015 1VJ


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Short & sweet, a proper little gem................N

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

1VJ

8 Years Ago

Thank you Neville.
Neville

8 Years Ago

My pleasure entirely..........N
flowers without anything behind them leave the heart under-nourished...well-said, my friend

Posted 9 Years Ago


Token roses I guess, with no meaning. Just a social habit, a small price to pay.

Condense and crisp style.

That at least is how I read it. Intriguing to understand better. Let me know.

Posted 9 Years Ago


This (for me) can only mean death and the way the roses are meaningless under the circumstances. Their scent, their lush color, mean nothing. The vessel is symbolism. At least, that's what I see.

Nicely written Paloma.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1VJ

9 Years Ago

I like your take on this, sort of a death in many ways, actually it was an anniversary with obligato.. read more
Brilliant write...lovely metaphor. ~Sharon

Posted 9 Years Ago


1VJ

9 Years Ago

Thanks so much Miss Sharon.
Oh, I don't know. They seem to me that they have lots more blooming in them yet. And when they do, they will shine once more and fill the air with their scent.
A wonderful depiction of need and longing, beautifully written.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1VJ

9 Years Ago

Are you sure, I don't think you can revive a dead flower, or a broken heart for that matter. Thanks .. read more
alifeacoustic

9 Years Ago

Miracles happen :-)
1VJ

9 Years Ago

I won't hold my breath, but thanks for the positive note. :)
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dan
Ya gotta water the roses! That goes for other plants, animals and humans alike. And sustenance comes in many forms, from food and water to encouragement and belief. In that way we humans are more needy than plants OR other animals; lack of supportive sustenance can lead to loneliness and an impoverished feeling of acceptance. Very nice write. take care...dan

Posted 9 Years Ago


1VJ

9 Years Ago

I agree, humans are no doubt needier, thanks for your insightful review Dan.
all of us without the needed sustenance will wither away...we need the food of love and being needed.

nicely expressed, you do not waste words...and to me, less is always more.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1VJ

9 Years Ago

Thanks so much Jacob, means a lot.

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Trivandrum, NY, India



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