Pink Satin Roses

He thought pink satin roses held the gold on her hand
Dried all the tears from her eyes
Reminded her of kisses, erased the force of his hand
Made amends, for all of his lies

For years, we all watched the light dying in her eyes
He thought roses put the glow back in
Reminded her of whispers and soft midnight sighs
Brought him forgiveness, and her love again

Completely shattered and bruised, outside and in
She accepted each rose he displayed
Knowing he never knew, the damage carried within
The heart, he had broken and played

Tonight, he brought home pink satin roses once again
The gold band on her hand to save
However, this time, she will not be forgiving his sins
When we place them, on the foot, of her grave

Author's Note

Posted in response to ShameemAkhtar's A Bunch of Flowers

Reviews

[Layla J Omorose]

This poem explains so many people's relationships. There's a selfishness in this poem that portray's a lot of individuals relationships. I agree with Teri B's review. Its sad that she couldn't communicate what was hurting her but it's worse for him because he didn't bother to notice or care what he was doing to hurt her. Another great write Neva. This one is also going on my list of favorites.

[PrincessZeldaWannabe]

Really different and sad, but lovely as usual and strong!

[Lily Mae]

A different write then usual.. such sadness and yet a powerful message.. Why waste even one day?? xx

[Audrey Howitt]

Beautifully done Neva. Great flow and rhythm. It feels tun of the century ish to me--classical style--

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

We must be careful of our actions for sometimes the consequences are extreme and their is no way to undo the damage. A shocking ending that carries a powerful message.

[EMF]

OK. So it's sad. Should all poetry be hearts flowers and butterflies? You handled it with skill, craftsmanship and the tactility of a spider in her web, spinning silk. Stunning.

[RedInk524]

Wow, sad but pretty.

[WynterPhoenix]

This is sad, yet a beautiful write.

[Sleepless]

sad reallly sad it made me cry :( but it was beautifully writiteen:)!

[Garfield Rupe]

This Poem is very sad,but at the same time it is also beautiful as well as truthful. Sad,and truthful because it speaks of abuse and how it affects the one being abused. Beautiful because the Author obviously has a kind heart. All the Stanzas have something to say to the reader,but the fourth Stanza really gets the point across

Tonight, he brought home pink satin roses once again
The gold band on her hand to save
However,this time,she will not be forgiving his sins
When we place them on the foot,of her grave

[Larry Dyson]

the love of a good woman is the worst to waste...breaking a heart