Burning Roses
The roses that said, “I love you”
years too late, were tossed at the wall.
She then burned what Jack had sent her
as tears into ashes did fall.
“I'll burn them, so Thomas won't see"
she cried over promises vowed.
Then swept the ashes from the fire.
Gifts from strangers were not allowed.
She had promised to love Thomas
with words, “Until death do us part."
He mustn't learn of the roses
for he'll know they have stirred her heart.
Thusly, she disposed of the ashes
and then from her finger withdrew
the ring that said she was married.
and with a note, left them in view.
The man she loves is that sailor
born to be afloat on the blue.
Years ago, they would have married
if only he’d said, "I love you."
But today he sent her those roses
red ones that made her feel blue.
For them, it’s too late to marry
and too late for her to be true.
She thought as her face grew paler
“There’s a way that I can be free
and always be with my sailor
yet, true to my wedding vows be”
She made her way to the harbor.
At anchor, Jack’s ship she could see
and there from the highest of cliffs
For his love.... She gave herself to the sea.
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Author:
MendedFences27 (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Revised this a few times.
- Category: Love
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Comments3
Oh poor Tom and poor Jack of course
- what a sad end to a woman's dilemma -- you have such a way with conjuring tales Phil - this read brought me so close to tears and goes to my faves.
Thank you, Fay. As part of the ocean, she'll be with him forever.
The story is heart-touching.Thanks for sharing.
love can be bloody brutal sometimes ..
you sir Phil are the master of this poetic genre sir ............. Neville
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