The Cruelty

when does the rose 

cease being the rose 

when to save its beauty 

the fragrance is cruelly taken from it

stolen away in the coldest moments

all to make it stronger weaker 

in the sweetest breeze new rain and dew

and when only the beauty is left to see

when the remains of petals are no more

does the dream of you long

for the wild scent

of its sharpest

ancient

thorns 

 

JPPestana

The Cruelty

3.13.2022