In the evenings She comes To the garden, That once was green But now is brown, At the season's end, in winter. Yet, she still comes For she loves Being surrounded by Pretty things, even though Her lovely flower garden is dying. The paling roses Intertwined with the dying vines Have made a gnarled sanctuary No one can invade. Her eyes fill with tears As she slowly releases The bubbles in her hand, Wishing they were Magic, not the regrets, Broken promises and forgotten dreams She's had in her life. All that remains Is a shadow Of her former self. She was young. She was foolish. She was loved and Full of life When she ended her life Much too soon Since she felt She'd lost all hope; It was the only way To escape the sorrow and pain. Now her soul is here Wandering the garden she planted Wondering how her life Could have been better spent. |