I Laid a Rose

I laid a rose by your side of the bed
So you would see it when you wake up
There would be hot breakfast on a plate
And fresh roasted coffee in your cup

I laid a rose on your side of the sink
So you would see it when you brush your teeth
There would be a clean cup and towel
With a small note underneath

I laid a rose on your side of the closet
So you would see it when you got dressed
Hanging on the mirror would be a necklace
For you always looked your best

I laid a rose on the handle of your car
So you would see it before you left for work
Just a token of my love and affection
And for you to know the value of your worth

I laid a rose right there in our mailbox
So you would see it when you checked the mail
How you would sniff it and smell it
And feel the softness of every petal

I laid a rose there on the dinner table
Next too two plates and some candlelight
How I would wine and dine you into romance
How we would make love all night

I laid a rose there on your beautiful oak coffin
How I mourn for your loss as my heart breaks
How I wished that it was me instead
Yes there has to be some kind of mistake!

by: James W. Mckay
June 23, 2023

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Deeply felt words here. The ending was a tear jerker. No doubt at all how much this love was adored. Very nicely composed stanzas. Thank you for posting.

Chris

[James Mckay]

Thank you so much Chris for your sweet words as well and for enjoying the poem

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome

[AYVID N]

Love is so giving and so selfless. The poet was so thoughtful and attentive to his loved one, every waking moment. It was as if his sole purpose in life to see her happy, make her smile. She was his star. Yet, death did not relent and stole a precious love. The heartbreak in your words is felt deeply. Yet, she was so lucky and blessed to have such a complete love.
This poem was so beautifully written and will stay with me always.

[James Mckay]

Thank you so much DIVYA. I'm glad it touched you and remain a part of you always. Sometimes these words just come to me. I'm honored and blessed I am able to share with others.