Wilted Weed

by Hannah Lizette   May 19, 2012


My arms sway like a willow tree,
in the cool summer breeze.
My body is calm,
yet my mind is zooming with speed.
My life as flown by,
jetted far past the baby blue sky.
Pleading "Hold on, don't go"
just a little more time.
Once a beautiful red rose,
my scent was so sweet,
I'm nothing now but a wilted weed.
My life span was short,
but maybe had purpose.
If you smell a hint of perfume,
just remember me,
your sweet lovely rose.

Copyright 2012: Hannah K.

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  • Oh this is so beautiful and so sad.
    Just remember, no matter how down you are you can always rise again, to be that beautiful rose once more.

    Beautiful imagery here. 5/5

  • 12 years ago

    by Silent Girl

    I love the flow of this poem :) 5/5

  • 12 years ago

    by Maple Tree

    Hannah-

    Many times I often refer to myself as a droopy flower.... For when sorrow and life challenges overcome my senses I truly feel as such-

    I adore this piece, for it touches on a part of ones life that i feel happens to everyone from time to time...

    You have penned a beautiful poem here... I also admire the nature tones .... just love this!!!!!!!!!

  • 12 years ago

    by Mello193

    This was very beautiful. really painted a picture. your a talented writer

  • 12 years ago

    by Xanthe

    I love the personification of the rose, but the point of views was a little messy.
    Ex:
    "My arms sway like a willow tree,
    in the cool summer breeze."
    ---the narrator is the rose
    "My beautiful red rose,
    the scent was so sweet,"
    ---the narrator is telling about the rose
    "My life span was short,
    but maybe had purpose."
    ---then the narrator becomes the rose again.

    A little revision and polishing would make this poem better. But I really like the theme and idea behind this. A rose is over-used in poetry, but still, you made it work here. Great job, Hannah. Keep writing :)
    -X

    • 12 years ago

      by Hannah Lizette

      Thank you! i edited those lines so i only had one point of view, it does sound better now! :)

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