The Fallen Rose

The Fallen Rose

With the past behind, she flourishes in her new home.
Amongst the smaller flowers, a new life emerges,
Where smiles and sunshine nourish her soul.

With a new sense of self, she marvels as
the sunrise with awe. Anxiously awaiting
each day and the adventure it will bring.

Soon, too soon, the novelty wears off.
Joys dwindle to regrets as she watches
the true colors of the smaller flowers
fade to gray.

She loses her
petals one by
one – her hopes,
her dreams, her
health, her cares
and the stem starts
to bend.

She smiles her last smile to the tune of Fur Elise.

The sun has set for the final time on this beautiful flower.

The stem snaps and the rose falls.