FADED ROSE--award winner

FADED ROSE


As I feel with tender touch
The faded rose petals,
I’m reminded of that walk
Along the garden path.

We had not dated for long
And on that special eve,
You suddenly plucked a rose
And put it in my hair.

Can I forget that moment
When our love bond was sealed?
From two, we had become one
For the rest of our lives.

Future was yet to unveil.
You left, not to return.
But your memories are there
Forever in my heart.

Though the faded rose petals
Are now fragile to touch,
Your memories are enough
To keep them together.


• Written in 7-6-7-6 format

• Awarded second place in the LOVE AND HEARTACHE contest, ""Invalid Item" , Round 15, July 2008, organised by nisawrite.



M C Gupta
16 May 2008