The Cardinal and the Rose
He heard that she is poorly
Yet does her best to cope
Enduring life’s misfortunes
While clinging on to hope.
She strives to beat depression
When winter’s hand turns cold
And snowdrifts wrest her freedom
She knows she’s getting old.
She yearns for rays of sunshine
(But skies are overcast)
A word of consolation
The warmth of seasons past.
He quickly goes to visit,
There finds her all alone
Lost deep in contemplation
And freezing to the bone.
Her eyes light up on hearing
His greeting wrapped in song
He says “I have so missed you
It’s here that I belong.”
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The Cardinal & The Rose Contest
Sponsored by Craig Cornish
Placed 6th
© 27th December, 2022
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