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Posted by Ewan on September 29, 2011 - 10:34
from the ABC set Lovers, Liars and Just Good Friends.

I did not water my rose yesterday,
I was digging and raking soil.
This morning, as is a flower's way,
the petals had started to spoil.
I said sweet words, as I poured out
the contents of my watering can,
but the flower shrivelled from my spout
and away the water ran.
The rose it died at almost noon,
and my heart was so heavy and sad,
I pressed the flower by the light of the moon
to remember what I had.

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Comments

alphadog1 | September 29, 2011 - 13:27

Thanks for this... it can be read in so many ways. I love the imagery too, very beautiful. a lovely piece of work .

SundaysChild | September 29, 2011 - 15:54

Much enjoyed

Anne Shirley | September 30, 2011 - 04:57

Loved it.

Ewan | September 30, 2011 - 16:56

I'm pleased you liked it, but it's not about gardening.

alphadog1 | September 30, 2011 - 22:04

yes can see that, which its why its so tender and etched with sorrow.

Ewan | October 4, 2011 - 08:41

Hi Alphadog1, yes, I thought you had realised.

alphadog1 | October 4, 2011 - 14:04

sorry Ewan... I sound cold... I am not meaning to, its a real shame it wasn't Cherried. I would have.