A naked rose
released her past,
slowly undressed
as time soon passed.
Memories shed
her petals dropped,
the present stays,
the future stopped.
Delicate frame
dried and decayed,
her form now gone
beauty remains.
Body secured
by prickly thorns,
holding her space
although now worn.
The lightest touch
pierces a finger,
her figure gone
but scent still lingers.
– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy
Originally Published on January 9, 2021
oh this is really powerful Grace. It reminds me to love where we are without all the adornments we woman woman dress ourselves in.. 💖💖🌈
I’m so happy you received that, Cindy . Thank you so much, my friend.Glad you enjoyed.💕
For sure ..me too🙏❤️
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Wonderful work, Grace. Really loved it. “Delicate frame
dried and decayed,
her form now gone
beauty remains.” 😍😍
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Suvi. Thank you so much.💕
You’re most welcome, my friend.💖
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You’ve weaved another masterpiece of feeling and imagery here, dear Grace. This is a stunning poem. I love it much. 💖💖
This is so nice to hear, Jeff. Thanks a bunch, my friend.💕
You’re welcome bunches, Grace. Always. 💖
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The symbolism is rich and the imagery great. Good work, Grace.
Thank you so very much, Lamittan.So glad you liked it.💕
Roses bloom again! A new story can be told still! Lovely flower!
They sure do. Thanks so much.💕
You’re welcome!
“Body secured
By prickly thorns
Holding her space…..”
Marvelous Imagination!
Glad you liked it. Thanks so much.💕
Beautiful and evocative.
Thanks so much.💕🙏💕
A pleasure.
That’s the beauty of rose- beauty and fragrance remain intact. Very well related to our own life. A good message, Grace 💖💖
Thanks so much for your observation and appreciation , my friend. 💕❤️💕
You’re welcome, always, Grace 😊💖
So beautiful!😊
So glad you liked it, Aaysid. Thank you.💕
It is always a pleasure to read your wise, lovely words.😊
That’s so nice to hear, Aaysid. Thanks so much.💕
Most welcome, dear. 💖
This reminds me of my days on the farm, where wild roses bloomed in pink-petaled glory. Such sharp imagery and symbolism, Grace. Nice memories, too. 🙂
Im so glad it took you there.Sounds like a wonderful place, Mike. Thanks for sharing.💕
Oh I absolutely loved this one. I loved the way it began, so so good! ❤❤
Happy you enjoyed it, AB. Thank you.💕
You’re welcome ❤❤
I love your words and the pic !
Thanks so much, Marina.Happy you enjoyed it.💕