FADED ROSE

She is a Faded Rose
In a disguise
Thinking of the past
Through her wrinkled eyes
Loves so long ago
That certain heart throb
Turning her face
She started to sob
Her mascara smearing
Down her worn face
She felt no longer beautiful
Thought that was a disgrace

Never did she realize
Her beauty still remained
Now it was different
No longer the same
Each line and wrinkle
Spoke of a tale
Of a life so lived
A life to be hailed
The beauty in her heart
Always shined through
And year by year
She was renewed

Walking along
Her eyes cast down
Looking so sadly
She frowned
Memories began to flow
Thoughts of love gained
Love lost
And what remained
She shook her head
In great dismay
And went sadly
On her way

Why can’t she realize
Beauty is skin deep
Casts its glow
Then falls asleep
What is left
Beauty instilled
So rich
From a life love filled
Look in the mirror
Dear Faded Rose
And see your rich beauty
As it grows

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    Wonderfully well written sweetheart. And people do get more beautiful with age, because their inner person shines through, more and more. Beautiful piece and wonderfully graphic.. hugsxxxand angel kissesxxxxxxxxx

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    Wonderfully written.

  • carlosramos

    carlosramos

    Very well written!

  • linaji

    linaji

    Sally Omar.. you Rule!! touching all of us as women at some point.. now for me… I am the rose that rises out of the dead memories.. renewed and joyous for all the damn petals of the past!!! xoxox

  • Roy barry

    Roy barry

    Beautifully done.

  • Marie Sharp

    Marie Sharp

    A writing that touches the heart, Sally!! Hugs and Blessings!!

  • valzart

    valzart

    Sal sweetheART you just get better ‘n better ;} hugglez magic pure magic

  • Solomon Walker

    Solomon Walker

    sobering, wonderful observation on a moment which we are all confronted with at some point…

  • Christopher Birtwistle-Smith

    Christopher Bi...

    such a real snapshot of life sally..xx

  • MelanieSpeaks

    MelanieSpeaks

    Beautiful writing Sally..Melanie x

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    beautiful as always … How r u sally? hope all is well….take care or yourself please
    hugs to u

  • amarica

    amarica

    I love this Sally…wonderful!!! hugzzzzzzzzz

  • lianne

    lianne

    Oh Sally – you have certainly hit this nail on the head in this lovely and haunting poem Sally. So very beautiful and so real! Wonderful work Sally.

  • Tramper

    Tramper

    Beautiful words from you Sally as always.Reg.xx

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    Hard to accept growing old sometimes, this captures that difficulty so well

  • DALE CRUM

    DALE CRUM

    Beautiful Sally--and flooded with deepest truths-none of us are-this skin we’re in-but-we live in a world-that focuses on-nothing but skin-until mankind returns-to your truth—how shall real love be known?
    xxxxxxxx,
    Dale

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