A Tear Drop on a Rose

For a friend who has lost a friend

A Tear Drop on a Rose

By Jack Ivey

 

For here I stand amongst the garden

Vines along the gated path

Songs of never left forgotten

Blooming in the aftermath

 

Where I find a life is stolen

Soft the air of fragrance pure

Lush within this fertile garden

Beauty I shall see no more

 

Butterflies I long to beckon

Float as if they need me so

Shadows weep on perfect hedges

Happiness I used to know

 

Winds of change now come to greet me

Whispering their sad refrain

To the sky, what is the meaning

Shall I ever know again

 

Lonely now my scented feelings

Rooted in the dark abyss

Memories now send a message

Looking back on times to miss

 

If by chance you walk this garden

Here where every flower grows

I have left a quiet message

In a teardrop on a rose

Author's Note

Thank you for reading. This goes out to a freind who has lost someone dear to her.

Reviews

[s y e]

This is really upsetting and touching, but as Lori said, loss usually is sad. When a friend loses a friend I guess all you can do is be there for them, be there when they need you if they need to talk or if they need a shoulder to cry on.

// Butterflies I long to beckon
Float as if they need me so
Shadows weep on perfect hedges
Happiness I used to know //

Your imagery as always, is stunning!

You are truly amazing at writing poetry, my dear friend.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much my friend. Digging in the vault again I see.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

:( Such a sad piece, but there is hope. A beautiful ode to a friend, indeed. The loss of someone close can be devestating, because the living are the ones that must go on. I remember a poem I read a long time ago that had a couple of lines to the effect of: "Do not grieve for me/for I am gone/you are left to endure/in the remains of the day/until we are together once more". Not sure what it's from or where, but it has always stuck with me. Your piece reminded me of that. Poignant write for sure, my friend.

[Jack...]

Sarah, my day is always brighter when I see that you have visited one of my poems. Thank you for bringing your sunshine into my day.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

:)

[TL Boehm]

I hope your beautiful words bring her peace. This is...exquisite. Poignant.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Tammy. I hope so too.

[Kristin Lee]

This is very sad and very beautiful. The soft words perfectly balance the the tenderness felt in the heart.

[Jack...]

I always appreciate your kind words Kristin.

[redflutterby]

Lovely words and thoughts here Jack!! :-)

[Jack...]

Thank you my friend.

[Ravyne Hawke]

Your imagery is stunning, Jack.. nice rhyme and rhythm to this. It is sad, but then loss usually is. When a friend loses someone all you can do is be there when they need you.. you display that well in this fine poem. Thanks you!

[Jack...]

Thank you for your kind words.

[Angi]

Sad, lonely, aching work. Lovely, Jack.

[Jack...]

Thank you Angi. A friend is in pain this morning due to a loss, I thought I would make a few changes in this and bring it up again.

[Angi]

So sorry for your friend!

[Jack...]

Thank you

[Frieda P]

Poignant and affecting read, another sad tune upon your poetry, I'm starting to worry Jack. The last verse is a tear jerker.

'in a teardrop on a rose'

Elegantly stated sadness and memories this one.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Frieda. Your kind words always lift my spirits

[VALORMORE DE PLUME]

Sad yet lovely wording.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Valormore