Born to bloom then die

A seasons end, another's start , an old fellas view on both

One final cut, then mower stowed
the gardens borders tilled,
winter blooms placed neat in rows
'neath air now damp and stilled.

On terracotta throne the rose
a queen without her crown,
sits forlorn, stark, 'gainst watered light
all petals withered, brown.

A brazier, smoke skyward sent
as summers last burns slow,
beneath the boughs of leaf stripped trees
readied now for coming snow.

The garden bleak all colour shorn
the gardener gave a sigh,
" nature, man, have briefest lives
both born to bloom, then die "

Author's Note

Hopefully okay

Reviews

[Dominik D. Ravens]

I love how you described the final breaths of summer. It's very poetic and beautiful leading into the deathly winter. The gardener is also an interesting approach. Very unique from the other pieces I've read and very lovely.

[Gee]

Thank you kindly, I'm glad you enjoyed reading this wee poem

[Nolo Segundo]

Congratulations Gee/Milton, on your win in G.C.'s contest-- I'm honoured to place alongside poets of quality like yourself and Sazaku.

[Gee]

I think you under sell yourself, well done :)

[Wild Rose]

Reminds me some jobs to do
New bulbs to plant for a new spring time show

Oh deariy the weather man said snow

[Gee]

Thank you, no snow please, not yet.

[Chris Shaw]

You evoke feelings of summers all over, we are in for the bleak and dreary. This is not a time of year I enjoy, as it will always be the season of decay for me. I am in my element in the spring and summer. Seasons of birth and growth. You have penned a nice little poem here Gee. A bit of serious writing from your versatile pen. Have a great day.

Chris

[Gee]

Hi Christine, good evening. Hope you've had a good day.
Versatile pen, I like that, thank you

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome and versatile is what you are when it comes to writing. Good evening Gee.
read moreYou are welcome and versatile is what you are when it comes to writing. Good evening Gee.

Chris

[Elaine]

I keep finding your stuff on discover. Born to discover Gee's writing.

[Gee]

You must have been awfully bad in a previous life for this site to Chuck my scribbles at you :))read moreYou must have been awfully bad in a previous life for this site to Chuck my scribbles at you :))
Thank you for commenting Elaine

[Bikshya]

This is really nice. Liked it a lot.

[Gee]

Thank you..

[J.Sin]

A beautifully written poem, well constructed and rhymed. What most stands out to me is the ending, so wonderfully capped off and wrapped tight. Bravo!

[Gee]

Cheers J, appreciate the review

[Stacy Purvis]

Lovely poem with perfect rhythm and rhyme. I do love roses. My grandmother grew prize yellow roses every year. One thing's for certain, you'll see the roses once more. ; ) Excellent read!

[Gee]

Thank you kindly ma'am

[Gayle McMillan]

Written so eloquently with beautiful imagery! Loved it!

[Gee]

Thank you Gayle

[Gayle McMillan]

Thank you for sharing the beauty of your words.

[Gee]

You'll have me blushing !!