"Cut Red Rose"

‘I would not die for love as cut red roses do’ (Kerry O’Connor)

Autumn Eden, even graceful leaves fall.

Too heavy became the sacred, wings pure,

trading peace for mortal wight, love procured.

My departed rose secured with fate’s call,

I fell to love, left the Light, and seen thrall.

Sleeved hearts rule affection’s timely couture;

laced black sable grieve, quills cheek in crow’s lure.

Thorns hunt, dredging judgment’s say un-forestalled.

“Dove for

                  E

                V

                  O

                 L

                     and my cut red rose  ( he    died).”

Heaven waits for no man, took him away,

to lands seen by angels fallen from Grace.

Far from grace, and I’m alone, this lost bride.

I’ve left far away from home; pall betray

hides his love now, my heart He can’t replace…

© 2011 T.G. Hopkins III

Fantastic job - "Cut Red Rose"

Impersonations.   May 26, 2011 - June 9, 2011

Author's Note

Her work is like Classic Country, with a little Outlaw twang in it, making it unique; far from that pop shit they call country these days…And to this country boy that’s a good thing…Yes that’s a metaphor for how I see her work… I hope I caught a little of your flare in this Kerry…

Written for Shen “Fyrehearts” Impersonations contest…Based on the image...

Image taken from the contest page:

http://www.writerscafe.org/contests/Impersonations.-/13796/

Reviews

[Crowley]

Oh snap....you picked a tough one to master here my dear boy...but what an amazing, amazing write. This had the trademark lilt and hard boiled beauty that is her trade mark. Took balls to take this on....and you carry yours with a pallet jack my friend. Simply divine.

[Jūdan FyreHeart]

Kerry is very hard to impersonate yet you did it really well here! You captured her elegant and beautiful style so well. Fantastic work, I hope you're proud!

[Jeb]

I have always felt that impersonations were extremely difficult. Its one thing to master your own style, rhythm, and structure, but to master someone else's.... well that's a job very few people feel is a waste of time because it does get very difficult. But you did a great job and I just really love the structure.

[Krystal Nicole]

Wow. . that's all I can say. .WOW!

[MuSe Ampoule]

Really great piece and wow. You captured her so great and so, so, so well done!

[Emily B]

I wish I could write like Kerry, she is a young Master; a gifted poet.

[Rossen]

You have come back, and your on fire
Wow nice form and style~

[Poetic Beauty]

The imagery is strong and the last couple lines really hit you in the face and wake you up.

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

My goodness Tommy. You've taken it to a whole new level here.
Just when the depths of the soul have been completely scoured
You emerge with yet another discovery.

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

I absolutely adore your spelling of the word love backwards and the downward spiral it takes.......this is divine!

[OT]

oooo yes!!! there are definite shades of the brilliant Kerry here - love the word plays - a little play with structure too - I echo Crowley and EH - you picked the master and did her proud!! well done!