Wednesday, September 1, 2010

'the rose' (a poem) 1976

The Rose

A rose
the perfect form
turned red by time
exists

Dew upon petals
formed into droplets
magnifies the delicacy
of this being

Rough winds shake
the delicate fragrance
from its petals
but time alone
will erode this innocence.

by Mary Hall






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