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He knew what had been lost

The sands of time taking from him

what he had loved the most.

The roses were in bloom

named after their dying mistress

His heart was in pieces,

shredded remains that dyed

the world red with each breath.

The colors of spring

arrived long after she was layed

Deep in earth

With a skin cold to touch

and a mind that was dead.

Aggrieved her husband stayed

distraught, despaired

his wife and old rose

had gone and left

peacefully departed.

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