Death of a Rose

how something seems so beautiful at first but turns out to be something else

I got a rose.
From my boyfriend.
On Valentine's Day.
By Locker 231.

I got chocolate.
From my boyfriend.
On Sweetest Day.
By the Band Room.

I got a kiss.
From my boyfriend.
Before Spring Break.
By the buses.

I got a hug.
From my boyfriend.
For my birthday.
At the Game.

I got a letter.
From my boyfriend.
A week before Summer Vacation.
By the Flag Pole.

I got a Broken Heart.
From my boyfriend.
First Day of School.
Saying he found a Better Girl.
By Locker 231.