Still life ~ still love?

When its dead, its dead.

 

 

Still life ~ still love?

 

A painting of a flower

in a glistening cut glass vase

Captured of a time before

when the light was perfect,

the fragrance sweet and the petals

soft as vanilla pudding

 

still life ~

 

Our love was that of dreams,

picture perfect

Captured in a photograph,

placed in a heart shaped

ornate silver frame

displayed proudly on the mantle

 

still love ~

 

days later petals lie

scattered on the floor

in random patterns

wilted and curled, pale and drab,

a brown stem in stagnant water,

the vase stained and glistening no more

 

no life ~

 

months later, shards of glass lie

scattered on the floor

an empty broken frame rests

face down in the ashes

of the photo, torn to shreds

and burned

 

no love ~ 

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[Miaishia McKenzie]

This is an excellent poem. I loved it. I don't think you can write a bad one! Glad your on my friends list :-)

[Cassie]

wow!!!! Jack I missed reading you. Good one as usual.

[Azure Montessa (Blue)]

Whoaa. Jack, I adore this. From magical imagery to a shattering one. You caught me quite breathless from the shift of emotions. :)

[Ruth]

Oh, this is painful dear Jack...but an emotive poem, truly is...the whole process of breakdown here just ripped my heart out and yet, allowed me to feel xx

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Poppy for you always sweet words to me.

[kublakhan27]

Very few things are as painful to watch as a dying flower; very few things are as painful to feel as a dying love. The dichotomy you've established between the two is flawless. A heavy-hearted but beautifully-expressed piece my friend.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Steve. I appreciate your kind words.

[Angel]

Once picked, flowers quickly die.
But love...love ought to last a lifetime...

This poem tells a sad story...

Beautifully done, my romantic Prince Charming...

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my sweet friend.

[Neon]

Another beautiful piece of youse. Wonderful theme.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend.

[s y e]

I loved the metaphor here my friend, another excellently written piece. Your words are stunning as ever.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much my friend.

[Pryde Foltz]

Wonderfully developed metaphor and concept here, Jack. As always your words are beautiful.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much my good friend. It is always nice to see you visit my pages. Stay a little longer the next time...okay?

[Mark]

Love needs tending it is very much like plant life. Great stuff Jack!

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Mark.