Baby Roses and Gardening Tips For the Soul, I Still Grieve For You

So many miles away nowyet still I contemplatesee now.
the loss.I chase after moons that rest.
Sometimes living in regret is usefuland softensYoucoming out somewhereleaning
future assessments.somewheresomewhere from the grave.
I try to hear the voices in-between.I hear you...try to hear me as well
Bright eyesthey do not decide my flightmyYes, I try.
intended journey.And yet...
I comb the colors of your claimsdecipher theirI grieve all the daybecause your presencechose
usespress on regardless.to meet me.
I pruned the rosesbecause I heard themQuiet roar.
breathing.I neglected to pave the way.
I set their alarmgolden rules developed over time.Who knew I would ever regretbow my
I looked out the windownoticed all theheadabout the struggles outcome?
consequencesthey lined the driveway.I pass the daydoing best I can.
I tried to focus on their dancerather than theirI try to give honorto stolen baby roses.
intension.I should grow them here now.
They lean sometimes too farpull me apart inFind their little souls.
crowded roomsof malcontents.I would have gathered themlong agosaved their
No matter how many layersof well beingtheyvoices for my pleasure.
often lie.Too late?
I always hear them whisperafter laughing.So many miles away now.
Such nerve.I stood on the beachand thought I heard you
I pack up my paintsjoin the brigadethat only I canbreathing.