Dec 2015
I walked by the counter
and noticed the roses,
drained pigment
now pink
and wrinkled
crisp and withered.
I think to myself
why, when ever did that happen?
only yesterday they stood tall and red.
and noticed the roses,
drained pigment
now pink
and wrinkled
crisp and withered.
I think to myself
why, when ever did that happen?
only yesterday they stood tall and red.
I did not realize their neglect,
now it is too late.
now it is too late.
