Francesca

From the collection "Al Front: Saldado Instrúyete vol.2”

The consumption of white roses

or the whispers inspiring applause 

defining his reasons for alluding to her tonight 

might seem lovely from the fire 

long admired from her side of the bed 

should this domain remain claimed by the mourning 

to (simply) appraise the fortunate ... 

... the dead

(while the breeze settles, 

then pretends the presence of feet 

represents the essence of failure 

felt beneath what remains of their sheets)

Copyright © 2010 by Orlando G Gonzales III

from my collection

“Al Front: Saldado Instrúyete vol.2”

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Author's Note

"Interpretations are always welcome"