The Forgotten Tear Drop Lost In the Sea

You are the frozen Rose among the thorns, protected from the harsh of scorns

A perfect specimen of beauty and grace, a natural softness to this barren place

A single rose frozen in time, a thought, a memory, a sent sublime

You are the petal tried and true, the piece of love to see it through

To find in this a frozen flower, a piece of heart, a soul to devour.

 

You are the cold in warm summer nights, the memory of solemn sights

You are the prick on pad of thumb, the pain of regret gone frightfully numb

You are the stench of rotting petals, the sting of regret among each rows nettles

 

You have come round again to this arid place, thrown sand in my eyes, stinging my face

I am to you what death frost is to the flower, a thing for which you wish to devour

You are wrath wrought in wrong, you've come to steal away the innocence of my song

My soul has shriveled at the prick of your thorn, you've allowed me to die before I was born

My crown was dashed upon your festering feet, you've taken your place and stolen your seat

 

I am the warmth in cold winter days, the summer for which you sing of thine praise

I am the wound healed of its scar, the apology of remorse come from afar

I am to you what you've done to me, the forgotten tear drop lost in the sea 

 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

The poem had a sad tone to the poem. The poem let the reader into lessons and learning. I like the way you described emotion making the poetry understandable and real. A perfect ending to the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[realmwriter]

Thank you Coyote. Glad you liked it

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[Ashira Macy]

I loved how this transitioned from her being the apple of your eye, to a noxious solution that you could no longer be around without her corroding your very being. Really fantastic poem of self affirmation after an important relationship comes to a close.

[realmwriter]

This is the second piece for which I knew not of what or who it was about until I read this review. I guess I am subconsciously dealing with the past in a way that even I am unaware of. Thank you for your review and I am glad that you liked it.

[Ashira Macy]

No problem my friend. Writing is a wonderful way to figure out your emotions, even if you don't understand them at the time that you write it.

[realmwriter]

Indeed it is

[AprilRN1210]

This feels sad, yet loving--which is so confusing to me emotionally at the time and mentally trying to wrap my head around right now... I always get lost in your words and the swaying rhythm in which you write, so I admit, I am going to have to read a few more times and get back to you... The imagery is awesome for sure...

[realmwriter]

Well I will take that as the huge compliment it is. Thank you April. I am glad to be confusing but understood at the same time.

[Lyn Anderson]

It must be how my mind works but I find a single rose sinister. This is forlorn and beautiful at the same time. On the surface pretty, but underneath there's something dark.

[realmwriter]

I too find a single rose to be sinister especially a frozen one. So need to put a pic with this piece but I don't know how. Thank you so much for your review. It means a lot.

[Lyn Anderson]

browse the pic and then open it to add.

[realmwriter]

I tried that and it didn't work. But it might be easier on my phone.

[Cory Barrett]

I have to agree with steve on this one. A lovely under tone of Keats here, weather intended or not. I enjoyed the form and the consistent wave of adoration.

[realmwriter]

Wasn't intended, not very familiar with Keats to be honest. I do intend to correct that though. Thank you for the compliment. I truly appreciate it.

[lovelife]

I love the flow of it all the rhymes and the big words that I have never seen but should learn.I also love the meaning is so simple and so relatable. I might be wrong but I take this poem as meaning like you have trusted someone to take care of you and then they leave you in the dirt and completely forget about you.

[kublakhan27]

Shades of Keats...I just love the flow of it, and the rhymes are spot-on...you balance gentle and harsh with sublime precision...I could get lost in this imagery for days, and it would take me that long to single out specific bits to quote...a most awesome piece my friend...love this one.

[realmwriter]

Thank you so much my friend. I am glad that you liked it.