| Its petals plucked, ripped and torn The fallen rose now shamed in form. The faceless weeds who bowed with grace, Look up to see its purloined face. A weary path has branched around To see the queen without her crown. The morning came and left its dew And shed its light upon so few. So many times we’ve walked this road Within a crowd sometimes alone But never did we see such sights Too dark to see in busy lights. Too soon have our child eyes grown That blinds us to the sights unknown |