A Single Rose

The wrinkles wind across his face

Like roads that led him to this place.

 

They led him to this place in time

Where tired eyes have lost their shine.

 

And now he stands there, leaking tears,

He's lost, his love of fifty years,

 

He kneels and leaves a single rose,

Wipes the tears, then turns, and goes.

 

Reviews

[Barry S. Maltese]

How sweet and touching! I love watching some of the older couples, they look so cute together. But then one is called back home to our maker, and the other one seems so lost . . . Your poem is a lovely description of a very real moment. Two hearts that remain bound forever. Very nicely done.

[Luke Brooks]

From top to bottom the whole poem is beautiful and heartbreaking.

The wrinkles wind across his face,
Like roads that led him to this place.

Worded perfectly.
It really pulled me into the piece right from the start.

I really enjoyed it.
Great job on this.

[Debra Stevens Edwards (..]

Jerry, this holds the sadness of a soul who has lost it's mate. Beautifully written and only one thing I would change is in the last line then turns instead of and twice. Just my personal opinion
but either way it is an amazing.
Debby

[Angelheaded Hipster]

This reminds me of my grandparents....and old couples everywhere....its bittersweet at its best.

Kudos to you!