When they Pass Away

by Maple Tree   Apr 16, 2016


I've plucked petals
in midst of tragedy,
during a time
when souls were
lost within their own

silence-

I can remember
the distance
between memories,
a lifeline for breathing.

Today;

I no longer touch a flower
because I'm too busy watching it pass away.

    report violation
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  • 8 years ago

    by Dagmar Wilson

    "I no longer touch a flower because I am too busy watching it pass away". Wow those words really did it. It's almost like being afraid to getting close to someone because we fear losing them. That is so sad but it is a wall around us so we don't get hurt. Very emotional. Take care

  • 8 years ago

    by Milly Hayward

    Beautiful poem full of emotion and depth.
    Especially powerful the last couple of lines

    I no longer touch a flower
    because I'm too busy watching it pass away.

    Those lines bring tears to my eyes they are so sad and so beautifully captured and portrayed. I really love the way your poems take me to such emotional depths Milly x

  • 8 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    Beautiful in its misery, Andrea - you really know how to cheer me up.
    Those last two lines....

    • 8 years ago

      by Maple Tree

      Giggles, always here to brighten things up Ben!

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