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The Man Behind The Rose

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He had always loved her

he called her his dream,

they were inseparable

like moon and moonbeam.

 

A single rose he gave

to the love of his life

every week, on a Friday,

‘til they were man and wife.

 

Even after marriage

things remained the same,

a red rose on a Friday,

a card attached, her name.

 

Always with a gentle kiss

upon her eager lips,

stroking delicate petals

with feminine finger tips.

 

This rose became their bond,

a bond no one could break,

today was dark and lonely,

as a red rose he did take

 

and placed within her hands

folded on her breast,

he bent and kissed her mouth

and whispered “You’re the best”.

 

A tear fell on her cheek

as she lay in sweet repose,

the card read ‘I love you’ from

The Man Behind The Rose.

 

 

 

 

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  • Fearylynn
    March 3, 2008
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    What a beautiful poem..


  • KaseyL
    February 29, 2008

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    This didn't bring tears to my eyes. Maybe it's because of the day, maybe I'm completely immune to romantic sentiments of love. But it is rather good. It is beautiful and sweet.


  • common gray
    January 22, 2008
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  • kiwigirljacks gold member
    January 20, 2008
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    I've read this before and it still made me cry!! This is just so beautiful!!

    Stunning!


  • kvwriter silver member
    January 18, 2008

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    Wow. Touching. So incredibly beautiful, life, yet so incredibly sad. I felt every moment of this. Well done, Sue. You touched my heart this morning.--Kel :


  • Sacrificial Love
    December 2, 2007

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    Oh my....

    this brings tears to my eyes as I read this... how I wish for and wait upon a love that is so unconditional and so true...one that will transcend from one era into the next... passed down to generations that follow. Your pen has been missed by me in my absence...

    Bunny


  • Gwenevere
    December 1, 2007

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    This is exceptional.To have lost his love but to still remember that special flower.i am sure he will plant a rose bush in her memory.Very poignant.Sad but wonderful, Ros


  • Jalalbad gold member
    November 30, 2007

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    beautiful. The rose is such a special flower. The man behind the rose has to be special too.
    Smile,
    Judy


  • galdhad
    November 22, 2007
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    Wow! simply fantastic!


  • MercyMe
    November 21, 2007
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  • ceegeeess
    November 11, 2007

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    Rose like love!

    A tear fell on her cheek

    as she lay in sweet repose,

    the card read ‘I love you’ from

    The Man Behind The Rose." superb! These words bring tears in any person who knows waht love is! nice write sweet sue. Take care.



  • Angelo di Luce gold member
    October 28, 2007

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    Beautiful work dear poetess

    thank you for searing


  • Patpowers silver member
    October 27, 2007

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    Beautiful work!

    Nice job on this poem here Sue! Very romantic and true to form. I enjoyed how this man was the love of this lady's life! THANKS!!


  • kiwigirljacks gold member
    October 19, 2007

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    What a beautiful poem. It brought a tear to my eye.

    The kind of love we all wish for.... and hope to find!


  • Endeavor gold member
    October 16, 2007

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    Excellent


    A tear fell on her cheek
    as she lay in sweet repose,
    the card read ‘I love you’ from
    The Man Behind The Rose.

    A wonderfull rhyming verse

    Just beautiful

    Love the theam

    Rick



  • Tattboyspet
    September 17, 2007
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    wonderful! it brought a tear to my eye, that's for sure - thank you for the entry


  • Patpowers silver member
    September 5, 2007
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    Smells like a rose!

    Nice work on this one! Good work and nice style of writing. You conveyed your feelings superb!! THANKS for writing!!


  • Ale E
    September 4, 2007
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    Aww this is kind of sad. I normally dont' really like romantic poems like this. But it would be a crime not to like this one. I really like this piece. The flow was pretty good and overall a good write. Welcome to my preliminary finalists list! Thanks for entering. Best of luck in my contest.

    aleXox

  • ultima agnosia
    August 30, 2007
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    this is incredible. i love it. such a lovely write!!

  • Yvette Champ gold member
    August 28, 2007

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    The rhyme flows freely without feeling forced,good usage of alliteration and a lyrical feel to this poem re the affection shown by a token that was the token that fuelled their affection.


  • Gods child40 silver member
    August 26, 2007

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    this is full of romance and love, something we all pray for, what a beautiful poem, thanks so much for sharing!!


  • Shockerloba
    August 25, 2007
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    this brought tears to my eyes. BEAUTIFUL! And their relationship is so inspiring.

  • JustBreathe
    August 25, 2007

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    Beautiful! Such a tender poem of a longtime love and their tradition of a gift of a rose. The kind of love most people dream of.

    "Always with a gentle kiss
    upon her eager lips,
    stroking delicate petals
    with feminine finger tips.
    This rose became their bond,
    a bond no one could break"

    And when she passed, he presents his love with one final rose in goodbye. Heartwarming Thanks for sharing this one. ....Just Breathe


  • anaisnais
    August 25, 2007

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    Wow this is deep and powerful in meaning, and I certainly wasn't expecting the twist in the middle - thought it was going to get sloppy. Really like this, well done.


  • Da-Lyricologist
    August 23, 2007

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    wow this is like the best poem i read about love i enjoy every line. what form do you write in? I like it well keep on writing best wishes.

    1 luv


  • BrokenWings...Fly
    August 23, 2007
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    Whoa

    Beautiful write. i'm bookmarking it!


  • cricketjeff gold member
    August 23, 2007

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    Excellent

    Best poem I've read for a while.

    Your poem touches tender places
    Brings to mind some smiling faces
    Tears of love and tears of sorrow
    Any lover of roses, should have a tomorrow

    I liked your rhyme, I liked your flow
    The structure lead where we should go
    Your beautiful poem, for a beautiful life
    A rose tinted love between husband and wife.


  • eatingupyourmind
    August 23, 2007
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    wow, this poem is amazing, it really flowed and had great imagry thankyou for sharing


  • evo-mx5
    August 21, 2007

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    Chills

    Wow.....that gave me a chill even though I knew where it was going....and I still have a chill. This is a beautiful piece, Sue. Excellent rhyme and rhythm.

    I, personally, think it fits the contest category very well. I don't know if you had to change it from its original version or not, but it is truly and exquisite piece as it is.

    Well done....Michael


  • Swan song gold member
    August 19, 2007

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    This could be a song. The rhyme and meter are that good. The story is wonderful. I enjoyed reading this very much.


  • WillAlwaysLove silver member
    August 16, 2007
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    how is this loss? let me know because I truly love it. I you could change it immediately and let me know so I can read it over that would be perfect.


  • WillAlwaysLove silver member
    August 16, 2007

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    This is an exceptional piece but I was looking for lost love, sorry. I will be adding more contest, this is definately a contest winner of another option, thank you for entering.


  • McRae by nature
    August 14, 2007

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    Very passionate and beautiful. Thanks for entering, you did a very good job of knowing what I wanted.

    Much Love
    Carrie


  • Ipanickedatthedisco
    August 13, 2007

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    I love how your talent shines with the romance, rhyme, and sadness of this write. Sweet and simply beautiful. ♥


  • Dark Crimson Beauty
    August 11, 2007

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    Oh this peom is beautiful and so sad. Did the woman die in the end, because thats what it sounded like. It makes me want to cry.  Well done! The rhyme is great it flows wonderful and is so emotional. You are a amazing poet!


  • Jeremy0826 silver member
    August 10, 2007

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    This is a very beautiful piece you
    have written here! I love the tenderness
    and compassion that flows within this one.
    Great work here and thanks a lot for sharing
    it! Good luck to you with this one!




    Jeremy0826


  • suicideQueen
    August 8, 2007

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    this actually gave me goosebumps
    it was such a beautiful poem and i really enjoyed reading it
    i wish i got brought a rose every friday
    it shows how love like that can last forever, and something as simple as rose can bond them
    i loved it


  • Life is a Beach gold member
    August 1, 2007
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    This is a beautifully written poem. Exellent! It is very heart touching.


  • PaiigeBARBIE
    July 31, 2007
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    this is amazing!


  • AnotherName
    July 30, 2007

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    This is indeed very beautiful. Your rhymes are tender and touching. I love the story behind the man and the rose. It is evident that the two of you are in love, and that's always a good thing. I love roses, pink roses. You sound blessed. Keep being that way, never let your love fade.


    April


  • going nowhere
    July 30, 2007

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    (through tears)... filled with such a deep and beautiful love that cannot be taken away even by death. very nice.


  • Endeavor gold member
    July 28, 2007
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    Very Good


    A tear fell on her cheek
    as she lay in sweet repose,
    the card read ‘I love you’ from
    The Man Behind The Rose.

    Wonderfull words

    So very well done

    Rick


  • Sensual Sapphire
    July 23, 2007

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    Sweet love is something that when it is true blooms and grows no matter what comes it's way. A soulfull write that shows a huge and loving heart.


  • Secretlyconfused
    July 22, 2007

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    The way you ended your poem was perfect! It summed everything up. I enjoyed reading your poetry, it flowed very smoothly and the story is very sweet.<3Jess

  • piccola silver member
    July 22, 2007

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    I must say I love your rhyme. When rhyme is good a poem just flows easily and the reader has a good time with almost no effort. The story is lovely as well. Great job.


  • Beanbiscuit
    July 22, 2007

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    It's heartbrokenly beautiful. But just as what you say in your note, the scarlet on the rose of love will never fade away.


  • buggles
    July 19, 2007

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    WOW

    that is so beautiful, I loved evewry word of it, and the last stanza finished it off beautifully, Eddy


  • Uniquely-Scarred
    July 19, 2007

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    A single rose he gave to the love of his life
    every week, on a Friday,‘til they were man and wife.

    fantastic lovely poem great flow, and the man behind the rose, thats a title, well playrd with this on loved it


  • jennylynn
    July 18, 2007
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    Very beautiful

    A great rhymed poem.

  • Poetryintheblood gold member
    July 17, 2007

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    Sue this is just beautiful in every word, it breathes of love and romance in the most true way, Josie


  • owlishhunter
    July 14, 2007

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    That was some of the most beautiful poetry I have ever read! So tender, and then towards the end the sadness was almost overwhelming. This piece moved me as so few do...thank you...and Bravo on another fantastic write, my friend!


  • Puppydog gold member
    July 14, 2007
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    DEEPLY EMOTIONAL!!!!

    True love deep within the heart and soul never dies.


  • jasminerose
    July 13, 2007

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    Oh... This is so beautiful and so romantic! Such a sad tale of love yet, so beautifully written with so much emotion You have out done yourself with this!!
    I wish you all the best in the contest!!
    Linda


  • arafura gold member
    July 13, 2007

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    the rose...

    Can't get much more romantic than that poet! This work is lovely and sensitive and full of empathy...

    Best of luck in the contest!


  • Wayne Leon Learmond
    July 13, 2007
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    Forgot to applaude :)


  • Wayne Leon Learmond
    July 13, 2007

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    Deeply-moving

    Very very sad indeed. But love goes on even beyond death. Deeply-emotional piece. Wonderful writing.

    Wayne
    xxx


  • Haunted-Memory silver member
    July 13, 2007

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    Beautifuly Sad

    This is a very beautiful poem with a very sad undertone one that brings back memories to me of my mother when Dad died. excellent write my dear friend all my best wishes to you in this contest Brian.


  • Jonathan ROBIN
    July 13, 2007

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    Promise...sing

    Simple and moving with an open flow which might perhaps benefit from an occasional punctuation mark ? ...

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