A wilted rose
is but dead beauty.
A life not chose
yet sworn to duty…
Through lows and highs
somehow she still grows;
So too is life
like that of rose!
Like a clock and mirror
each has two hands and a face.
But take away the hands they wear;
and only time is erased…
Love can be the cure,
when laugh becomes a tear.
But can the rose endure,
when anger breaks the mirror…
And the broken glass
cuts like the rose’s thorn.
But take away the future and past;
And the rose is never born!
Copyright © USHMA PATEL
Ushma Patel 
Lovely
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My mom used to paint something like this. 🙂
She stopped it long ago.
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Do share it with her too.Hope it shall make her happy.
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Beautiful words.
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You write so beautiful. Excellent metaphors
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lovely. amusing. attractive
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Beautifully done. Well Done my blogging friend.
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Reblogged this on Alessandria today.
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Nice write up
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Wow. Incredibly thoughtful.
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Fabulous!!! Thank you it is a beautiful page! 🙂 Wonderful words and image! Thank you! 🙂
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Beautiful!
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Love it ! sweet words
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The painting is magnificent
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Beautiful poem and lovely painting. Keep up the good work! 🙂
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Lovely! Kenza.
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Beautiful… Nice choice of words.
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Nice ! Glad to connect..stay tuned !
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😍😍
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Hello Ushma
Nice poem!
My heartfelt thanks to you.
Also, my blog A Wayward Scribbles reached the milestone of 500+ followers last month and I thought why not celebrate it!
So, I’m very excited to personally invite you to my blog party(23 May, 2018), since you’re one of those amazing blogger and I would love to show my gratitude!
See you at the party!
Nathi
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loved your posts..
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Brilliant imagery.
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Very artistic. Nice to meet you.
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Beautiful like the rose!
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Really enjoyed this. Thank you – great work!
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Great one
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Wow, meticulous and profoundly written. This is a feast for the eyes and soul.
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Lovely poem and perfectly mirrored in the artwork that inspired it ❤
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Sweet poem!
Thanks for introducing me to you!
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An eloquent poem! Also, thank you for taking the time to look at my blog! I look forward to reading more of your poetry and writings 😊
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Exquisite poem. You write beautifully.
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Beautiful 💐
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Well written
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Thought-provocative poem, and your artwork here and on other posts is superb.
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I read love and loss in this well-crafted poem.
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Your poetry speaks to me. Beautiful imagery and wonderful cadence. I’ll be back to find more of such enjoying pieces!
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Wow there’s some profound truths buried in here especially about time well done
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