And there were roses

A fragrant life well lived...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That first tender cry

Fresh sound in a fresh world

Covered in blood and wrapped in love

And there were roses

Pink fragrance of new life…

 

Sweet sixteen smiles

First kiss blushes

Movies and magic and starry skies

And there were roses

Yellow blooms in the hues of joy…

 

She wore white-laced summer

And he wore her kisses on his lips

Like a badge of honor

And there were roses

Like alabaster flames of devotion…

 

Her smile lingered

Amidst well-woven lines of life

His hand firmly held in hers

And there were roses

50 crimson blooms…

 

A tender peace lays soft

Her hands draped across her chest

Teardrops like pearls strewn down

And there were roses

Scented of heaven and angel wings…

 

Reviews

[A.A.Romanczuk]

This by far my favorite...I must hunt for the words to express my awe...oh..how You have bewitched me with this piece...I bow before Your talent, my friend...there is sweetness even in the last stanza that speaks of death...oh death.. sweetly strewn with fragile, fragrant roses...just another journey she had to make...oh how perfectly you match the hues of the roses to each stage...incredible...I am speechless...I would proudly write this on my walls...so beautiful...so beautiful...you've outdone yourself,Craig...simply wow...

[Shellie]

Craig this was absolutely stunning!!!!Beautiful writing.

[Caitlynxoxo]

First of all, i loved how you repeated the title in the last few lines of each stanza; it was so beautiful! As well, i enjoyed reading about the gradual growth of this person, from birth, to teenage years, to her wedding day.. it was all so beautiful! you have such an art with poetry; you always seem to know where to put the perfectly descriptive words, and the emotion...WONDERFUL!!! :) Thanks for sharing

xoxo Caitlyn xoxo

so beautiful.

[Ashley]

wow i really liked the imagery in this!

[Omar Fendri]

i was waiting for your new poem patiently... and now that i read it, i find no word to say But Wow. speechless. beatitude of your poems is always unique and the ideas are so splendid. I really love the story which it's hiding behind those lines. very touching words. breathtaking description. It's so YOU ^^
i'll be waiting for the next song, keep it up
i cherish this one 100%

[Helen Crutchett]

OMG this was sooo beautiful Craig. Perfect in every way, this amazing poem left me with such lovely visions. A keeper for sure! Thank you for this treasure!

[MMSzesny]

Very tender and touching. Thank you for sharing.

[Nautili]

Nice way to weave the rose petals into her life, really touching. Loved the picture!

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that was magical...the way you weaved flowers into the passing of her life and the milestones she made. certain flowers are linked to occasions and you made a beautiful poem, touching and eloquent.

[Sunflower/Sara Kendrick]

Most women's dream to loved enough to have someone who cared enough to give or send or present roses or at leat the thought...I enjoyed reading your work...I am glad that I chose this one to read today even though it brought a tear or two...I was delighted th at you stopped by and read my work and found it worthy of your comments..Thanks..Sunflower