The Disappearing Roses

A strange hush befalls our small home

The weeds unruly, the only thing that is grown

The lily shriveled

The hyacinth a crispy coffin

Where did the roses go?

Silence from the tree

A gleeful glint dancing on the horizon

The soft lull of the breeze

Where did the roses go?

I was supposed to smell them.

They were here for the butterfly and here for the bee

So…why? Why not me?

2 responses to “The Disappearing Roses”

  1. Beautiful combination – I feel the garden and smell the roses, my favourite – ‘Double Delight’. A little sad you couldn’t see them.

    Liked by 1 person

Leave a comment