My mind is a garden; Overgrown, Blooming far to much for my own good. Every August a flower appears to shower me with water, Touch a petal to my cheek, And wilt away As each "I love you" Turns frail in my fingertips. A red rose grew Ridden with thorns; I couldn't hold on long Without bleeding. Garden filled with weeds petals blocking sun, Impossible to breathe. Red as fire, Borne of blood Dew turned to rain Until I couldn't tell tears From flood. I loved you still. Winter came and nipped your neck But you grew Into someone else's garden. And on valentines day, You made her eyes like daisies.