Sans Sustenance

Those tersely 

scarlet roses,

nary a scent

nor sentiment,

midst an empty vessel 

feigning nutriment, 

withering away 

on a fateful day, 

sans sustenance 

Reviews

[Neville]

Short & sweet, a proper little gem................N

[1VJ]

Thank you Neville.

[Neville]

My pleasure entirely..........N

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flowers without anything behind them leave the heart under-nourished...well-said, my friend

[Philip Muls]

Token roses I guess, with no meaning. Just a social habit, a small price to pay.

Condense and crisp style.

That at least is how I read it. Intriguing to understand better. Let me know.

[Relic]

This (for me) can only mean death and the way the roses are meaningless under the circumstances. Their scent, their lush color, mean nothing. The vessel is symbolism. At least, that's what I see.

Nicely written Paloma.

[1VJ]

I like your take on this, sort of a death in many ways, actually it was an anniversary with obligatory roses, no meaning, just for show. Thanks Relic.

[Miss Sharon]

Brilliant write...lovely metaphor. ~Sharon

[1VJ]

Thanks so much Miss Sharon.

[alifeacoustic]

Oh, I don't know. They seem to me that they have lots more blooming in them yet. And when they do, they will shine once more and fill the air with their scent.
A wonderful depiction of need and longing, beautifully written.

[1VJ]

Are you sure, I don't think you can revive a dead flower, or a broken heart for that matter. Thanks so much for your kind words.

[alifeacoustic]

Miracles happen :-)

[1VJ]

I won't hold my breath, but thanks for the positive note. :)

[dan]

Ya gotta water the roses! That goes for other plants, animals and humans alike. And sustenance comes in many forms, from food and water to encouragement and belief. In that way we humans are more needy than plants OR other animals; lack of supportive sustenance can lead to loneliness and an impoverished feeling of acceptance. Very nice write. take care...dan

[1VJ]

I agree, humans are no doubt needier, thanks for your insightful review Dan.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

all of us without the needed sustenance will wither away...we need the food of love and being needed.

nicely expressed, you do not waste words...and to me, less is always more.

[1VJ]

Thanks so much Jacob, means a lot.