A Single Red Rose

for our dear friend who passed away today...

Upon her grave

he left a single red rose

thirty years after

her fragile demise

 

Today he died

and will be returned

to her once more

 

In loving arms

they shall embrace

again

 

After such a long passing

of time

they will be together once more

 

In one anothers'

hearts, minds, and souls

they are forever together

with their single red rose.

 

 

Reviews

[Eagle Cruagh]

This poem may serve as a memorial to your departed
friend and a more fitting eulogy could not be imagined,
for your poem is a classic which can endure for all time.
A beautiful tribute to a friend and a lasting, living
memorial.
Beautifully written.
My Favorite.
RATE: 100%
---- Eagle Cruagh

[Lily1111]

This poem evokes feeling of both sorrow and joy at the same time. It is always comforting when two lovign souls are reunited and you captured it beautifully with your words.

[Fran Marie]

A most beautifully penned tribute for your friend~very well done indeed~Fran Marie~

[Miss Suicide]

For starters; I would like to offer my condolences and sincerest sadness on the loss of your friend. I know the pain, and I know how terrible it is.
Second; I want to congratulate you on being able to write this. It's never easy to write something about a very recent death and share it with someone. After my best friend died, no one saw my poems about him for two years.
Third; The way you used the single red rose was simply beautiful.

xx.miss.suicide.xx

[Angela]

This is a beautiful piece Siddartha. I am sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. I send you condolences along with hugs and promises that in time, things will be a lot easier and less painful. I know what it is like to feel that sorrow. What a wonderful way to give thanks for one's friend.

[robin]

I love the simple sorrow and the bleakness of this like the passing of life through the Bardo on it's journey in unknown realms of the heavens. Singularly beautiful.

[Justin Tobey]

Siddartha, I'm so sorry to hear your news. A friend of my family died yesterday, so I know how you must be feeling right now. I hope you feel better soon. I really liked this poem, and the last stanza especially was excellent. Feel better! : )

[Arthur Henn]

I'm with all that have commented thus far, I'm with you with love and (((Hugs))). Your poem stands out like that one beautiful rose with a fragrance of its own.

Art

[Forest Green]

Precious memories...united in passing. You've touched tenderly upon the strength of love and unity.

A wonderful poem, Siddartha...

Daniel

[Antonio Valentino]

My Dearest Sid, I'm so sorry to hear of this unfortunate news.
I like to think that she was waiting with a single red rose for him when they finally reunited for the last time.
My deepest condolences to you and your's.
I'm sure that he was a wonderful person, and that he will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Hang in my dear friend.
Rich