"Rose Rosae" by Alfredo Roldan

How do I tell you
I fear nothingness
how much it hurts

I miss the petals
of spent roses-
I miss the stems.

Don't leave me.

I will walk savannas
until I find you
I will hunt the gardens
of Ketchikan.

Sweet bamboo
give these words life-

make me unforgettable.

Bio: Bridget is an assistant poetry editor for Moondance, her bio is available on the staff pages.

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