Amor Vincit Omnia

Silently 
He kneels
At the grave of his lover
In his hand 
A single white rose


I like white roses
Why white?
Why not? Its beautiful
He thought, Not as beautiful as you 


He stares serenely
But as a cool zephyr blows
He cannot hold back the harsh coughs
That wrack through his weak chest
And the blood that spill
Unwillingly from his lips


Scarlet stains
On sienna soil
Spread slowly
A river of crimson pain
The ache he can't hold back


The world is fading 
Before his dulling grey eyes
Shaking hands place
A blood stained rose
With such care on the ground


He can no longer see
Yet he whispers the words
Surely engraved there


Amor Vincit Omnia
Love Conquers All
And so he will meet 
His lover again
He lays down 
Finally at peace.

Puzzle

Puzzle


Secrets hidden
Silent tears
Bits and pieces
Pain that sears

How can I find
The path to home
Lost in the wilderness
So far to roam

Darkness is binding
Eternity of night
Stand in the shadows
Waiting for the fight

Hating the weakness
Of the broken cry
Contradicting emotions
Now where do I lie

Treading on softly
Busting the bubble
Explosion of elation
White dust, black rubble

Parts to a puzzle
Never seem to fit
Figure out the answer
Bit by bit